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INGREDIENTSKOJI RICEFungi

Koji Rice

Fungi · Japanese

The koji rice flavor profile clusters heavily along the umami axis with a magnitude of 7.0, supported by the enzymatic activity of glutamate and kojic acid. Aroma mapping reveals a high intensity fermented category at 7.4, while ethyl hexanoate and isoamyl alcohol contribute secondary floral and pineapple fruit profiles.

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01At a glance

RoleFungi

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

Japanese

Key compounds

GlutamateKojic-AcidEthyl-Hexanoate

02Pairs well with· 8

Shared·Condiment

White Miso Paste

Shared·Condiment

Complementary·Liquid

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

1.0

Salty

0.5

Sour

1.5

Bitter

1.0

Umami

7.0

Fat

0.5

Heat

0.0

Aroma· 0–10

Fermented8.7

miso

Fruity5.2

pineapple

Floral5.2

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness5.0

Softness5.0

Density5.0

Fibrousness3.0

Crispness3.0

Chewiness3.0

04Aroma compounds· 5

GlutamateKojic-AcidEthyl-Hexanoate Isoamyl-Alcohol 2-Phenylethanol

05Techniques that suit it

Ferment Infuse Toast And Grind Dehydrate Emulsify

06Common forms / preps

01

Whole Grain

Intact inoculated rice grains · used directly for making shio-koji or home-fermented sake.

02

Koji Paste

Blended with water and salt · used as a marinade or meat tenderizer.

03

Powdered

Finely milled grains · used as a functional fermenting agent or seasoning powder.

04

Pureed

Processed with liquid · used as a base for creamy, umami-rich sauces and fermented glazes.

05

Infused

Steeped in liquid · used to add deep umami and fruity aromatics to dashi, oils, or broths.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

carrot0.34 okra0.33 vegetable_oil0.33 pea0.31 dashi0.31 onion0.31oil0.30corn0.30

Cuisine affinity

East Asian 0.45Japanese 0.44Southeast Asian 0.43Eastern European 0.42South Asian 0.40

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Koji Rice

Fungi · Use as purchased