Koji contains a wide variety of enzymes and many minerals such as vitamins.Enzymes contained in Koji turn starch into umami and break down proteins into amino acids to aid digestion. It contains a lot of dietary fiber, from which oligosaccharides are formed to promote the growth of good bacteria in the intestine.
In addition, vitamins B1, B2, B6, niacin, pantothenic acid, inositol, biotin, etc. are formed, which promotes skin metabolism, recovers from fatigue, and is expected to have a fat burning effect. And kojic acid contained in Koji has the effect of suppressing the production of melanin, which causes blemishes, and preventing blemishes and dullness.Then, I will introduce various ways to use it.
1. With your usual meal
Sprinkle powder on daily meals and drinks.
It can be applied to all dishes.
The umami of Koji brings richness to your meal.
As a guide, use 2-3 times the usual amount of powder containing pepper or chili pepper.
2. Preparation for cooking
Sprinkle with Koji powder when seasoning meat and fish to your liking. Enzymes of Koji break down proteins to soften meat and aid digestion. Give the enzyme time to function, preferably 15-20 minutes. The longer it is, the more protein is broken down and softened.
As a guide, use 2-3 times the usual amount of powder containing pepper or chili pepper.
Koji Water
(Koji powder without spices only)
Put 10-20 grams Koji Powder(1 spoon) in 200-300cc of water and ferment at room temperature for 6-8 hours. It is not good for fermentation to proceed too much, so if it takes more than 8 hours, put it in the refrigerator.The Koji used at this time can be reused 2-3 times. There are various ways to use it, so I will introduce it.
3. Enzyme supplement
The powder settled down, and a light cream-colored koji water was completed. Please drink only this water. If you are concerned about powder, filtration it with paper or cloth. It is most effective to drink after waking up in the morning. It has a detoxifying effect that balances the intestines and promotes excretion.
It has a slightly sweet taste of Koji.
・ Increase good bacteria and restore intestinal balance
・ Strengthening of immune function
・ Regain the balance of blood pressure and blood sugar level
・ Diet effect by lowering triglyceride
・ Skin-beautifying effect by improving skin turnover
4. As a lotion
(Brown rice koji powder only)
Koji water can be used as a lotion.
(Refrigerate Expiration date 1 weeks)
Gives whitening effect and moisturizing to your skin.
It is effective for penetrating the skin with a face mask sheet.You can also add a small amount of Koji Water to the recipe for your pack.
Koji left in the water...
Don't throw it away！！！
There are many uses！！！
・scrub face wash
Add Koji to face-wash soap and whisk.
Enzymes break down dead skin cells and gently remove them.
・As an enzyme bath
Put it in a cloth pouch or tea pack to prevent it from leaking, and put it in the bathtub to take a bath.
It has a whitening effect and a moisturizing effect on the whole body.
There is also such a usage...
・Used for cooking preparation
The remaining Koji is also effective.
You can use it like powder.
・Put in yogurt or dressing
An easy way to eat activating enzymes
・Cook with rice
We recommend cooking rice with rice as the easiest way to use it.
The rice will be plump and delicious.
・Put with in soup
This is also one of the easy ways to use.
Note：These methods are the same for dry Koji powder.
Enzymes are killed when heated, but the nutrients in Koji can be taken as they are. In addition, the debris of dead enzymes feeds the good bacteria in the intestines.