Refined and simplified title: Gluten-Free Liquid Shio Koji

Hanamaruki's Liquid Shio Koji is a unique and convenient preparation of traditional shio koji, a traditional Japanese ingredient made with a fermented rice malt (koji) and salt (shio). Hanamaruki makes shio koji, places it in a sake bag, and then presses it to get only the enzyme-rich liquid. This liquid form of shio koji, packaged in a convenient plastic bottle, can be used in various ways to add umami to your dishes.

The enzymes contained in shio koji break down proteins, allowing you to draw out the umami from meat and fish. You can use this liquid shio koji to marinate meats, season broths, or even add it to meatballs or gyoza filling. The easy-to-use aspect of this product is another reason why the traditional ingredient has been recaptured.

Hikari Miso's Shio Koji is also available in liquid form, with tiny half-dissolved grains of rice malt. This liquid shio koji can be used as a substitute for salt, with two teaspoons of shio koji equating to every teaspoon of salt. This versatility and convenience make Hanamaruki Liquid Ekitai Shio Koji a valuable addition to any kitchen.

Hanamaruki Liquid Ekitai Shio Koji (Bring UMAMI Into Your Food!) is a gluten-free and non-GMO product from Japan, available in a 16.9 fl oz bottle.

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