Shiragiku Koji [Aspergillus oryzae] Spores ❤ Gluten-Free ☮ Vegan - 10g/0.35oz
Brand: Modernist Pantry

Shiragiku koji is a white spore aspergillus with stronger saccharifying power than Shirayuri aspergillus. Shiragiku has a higher tendency to brown which makes it ideal for darker colored miso and shoyu koji. Usage ratio: 1g Shiragiku koji to 1kg of rice

White spore aspergillus oryzae
Used to ferment soy beans to make soy sauce and miso
Use to saccharify rice, grains, or potato to make alcoholic beverages like Sake
Browning tendency makes it ideal for darker colored miso or shoyu koji