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What is Rose Koji?

What is Rose Koji?

"Rose koji" refers to a type of koji, a fermented food made from grains inoculated with the Aspergillus oryzae mold, where the grains used are specifically rose-flavored rice, meaning the rice has been infused with rose petals or extract during the cooking process, giving the resulting koji a delicate rose aroma and taste.


Key points about rose koji:

  • Base material:The "rose" part comes from using rose-infused rice as the starting material for koji production.

  • Flavor profile:This type of koji will have a subtle floral, rose-like flavor due to the added rose essence.

  • Uses: Rose koji can be used in various fermented dishes like sauces, marinades, or even to create a unique rose-infused sake.

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