Aspergillus oryzae acts on the nutrients of the soy to break down carbohydrate and protein, forming koji.
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Soy, from which soy sauce is derived. -
Aspergillus oryzae acts on the nutrients of the soy to break down... -
Koji is pumped to fermentation tanks where saltwater brine and yeast combine... -
Moromi in fermentation tanks. -
A Kikkoman employee holding a sample of koji as it appears before it is mixed... -
A selection of Kikkoman Foods products.
