--- product_id: 274879142 title: "Hishiroku Koji Starter Spores - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin 20g" brand: "ノーブランド品" price: "236CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/274879142-hishiroku-koji-starter-spores-powdered-kairyou-chouhaku-kin-20g store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 20g makes 15kg koji High amylase & protease Authentic Japanese quality Hishiroku Koji Starter Spores - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin 20g **Brand:** ノーブランド品 **Price:** 236CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Elevate Your Cooking Game with Koji Power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hishiroku Koji Starter Spores - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin 20g by ノーブランド品 - **How much does it cost?** 236CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/274879142-hishiroku-koji-starter-spores-powdered-kairyou-chouhaku-kin-20g) ## Best For - ノーブランド品 enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ノーブランド品 brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Economical Excellence:** One sachet yields 33 lbs of rice koji! - • **Versatile Fermentation:** Perfect for miso, sake, and more! - • **Heritage in Every Grain:** Crafted by a 300-year-old Kyoto specialty shop. - • **Unlock Culinary Creativity:** Transform your dishes with authentic koji magic! - • **Easy Storage, Maximum Freshness:** Keep it cool for optimal results. ## Overview Hishiroku Koji Starter Spores are a premium, powdered koji kin (Aspergillus oryzae) sourced from a 300-year-old Kyoto shop. This versatile starter allows you to create a variety of traditional Japanese fermented foods, yielding an impressive 15kg of rice koji from just 20g. With high levels of amylase and protease, it's perfect for culinary enthusiasts looking to enhance their dishes. Store it in a cool place for maximum freshness and unleash the potential of your kitchen! ## Description Koji Starter Spores - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin Fungal Seed is the versatile white colored koji mold (Aspergillus oryzae). It’s the improved koji starter version characterized by the short to middle length mycelium and is excellent in both glycation power and proteolysis power among the white-colored type of koji starter spores. Because this type of koji starter strongly can maintain its white color, it's very recommended for making koji rice, Amazake, Shio Koji, White Sweet Miso, Light colored Miso, and other white-colored fermented foods/drinks. The fermentation ability is strong and you can enjoy the traditional koji aroma. 20g package of can be used to make 15kg (33 lbs) of rice koji (the weight of rice before adding water is 15kg). Product by the 300 years long-established Hishiroku Store from Kyoto, 100% Made in Japan. Important Notes: ● This koji starter is only for rice koji and wheat koji. Please do not use it for other purposes. ● When making koji, be sure to clean up tools, clothes, hands, etc. Tips For First-Timers: This Koji Starter is easy to use, even for beginners. To increase the possibility of success, let’s use more koji starter spores (2x or 3x). Ingredients needed to make koji: This Koji Starter (Aspergillus oryzae) and steamed grains. Tools needed to make koji: Prepare a Koji Fermenter device, Koji Tray, thermometer, bamboo steamer (seiro), sieve, and 3 suitable cloths for making koji (polyester cloth, polypropylene cloth, cotton cloth). Storage Method: Please store the koji starter in a refrigerator (cold and dark place) with a temperature lower than 15ºC. Immediately use after opening the sachet. Expiration date: Around 6 months after the manufactured date. ## Features - VERSATILE KOJI STARTER SPORES: 1 sachet of Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin is the white colored koji kin (Aspergillus oryzae) for making rice koji, amazake, shio koji, white miso, and light colored miso - GOOD VALUE: 20g/0.7oz package can make 15kg (33 lbs) of rice koji. Higher level of amylase and protease production, thus very versatile for many purposes - WHAT IS KOJI STARTER: a non-pathogenic filamentous type of fungus used to make koji that is responsible for many Japanese fermented foods like sake, mirin, miso, shoyu, amazake, shio koji, etc - PRODUCT OF HISHIROKU, KYOTO: The quality koji starter by the 300 years long-established koji specialty shop, 100% Product of Japan - STORAGE GUIDELINES: Please store in a refrigerator (cold and dark place) with a temperature lower than 15ºC. Immediate use is recommended ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08T16ZPHH | | ASIN | B08T16ZPHH | | Age Range Description | Adults | | Best Sellers Rank | #230,638 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #163 in Packaged Miso Soups | | Brand Name | ノーブランド品 | | Container Type | Pouch | | Cuisine | Japanese cuisine | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (55) | | Item Package Weight | 0.03 kg | | Item Weight | 20 g | | Manufacturer | Hishiroku | | Manufacturer | Hishiroku | | Number of Items | 1 | | Package Dimensions | 5 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches; 0.71 ounces | | Size | 0.71 Ounce (Pack of 1) | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ノーブランド品 - **Item Weight:** 20 g - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Package Information:** Pouch - **Package Weight:** 0.03 kg ## Images ![Hishiroku Koji Starter Spores - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin 20g - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618EADEpNRL.jpg) ![Hishiroku Koji Starter Spores - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin 20g - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-LR6ykmlL.jpg) ![Hishiroku Koji Starter Spores - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin 20g - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mvom3CxEL.jpg) ![Hishiroku Koji Starter Spores - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin 20g - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gv+Q7V61L.jpg) ![Hishiroku Koji Starter Spores - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin 20g - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71f4F5eGoEL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern** options. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hishiroku Koji Starter Spores - Powdered Kairyou Chouhaku-kin 20g - Hishiroku Koji Starter Spores Powder - Chouhaku Kin Fungal Seed Sachet, Made in Japan 0.7 oz (20g) - Koji Alchemy: Rediscovering the Magic of Mold-Based Fermentation (Soy Sauce, Miso, Sake, Mirin, Amazake, Charcuterie) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/274879142-hishiroku-koji-starter-spores-powdered-kairyou-chouhaku-kin-20g](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/274879142-hishiroku-koji-starter-spores-powdered-kairyou-chouhaku-kin-20g) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-03*