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product_id: 158632474
title: "Shirayuri Koji [Aspergillus oryzae] Spores Gluten-Free Vegan - 10g/0.35oz"
brand: "modernist pantry"
price: "220 kr"
currency: DKK
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
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store_origin: DK
region: Denmark
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# Gluten-free, vegan & keto-friendly Long-haired white spores for pure fermentation Perfect for crafting authentic sake & miso Shirayuri Koji [Aspergillus oryzae] Spores Gluten-Free Vegan - 10g/0.35oz

**Brand:** modernist pantry
**Price:** 220 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Unlock the ancient secret to next-level fermentation mastery!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shirayuri Koji [Aspergillus oryzae] Spores Gluten-Free Vegan - 10g/0.35oz by modernist pantry
- **How much does it cost?** 220 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/158632474-shirayuri-koji-aspergillus-oryzae-spores-gluten-free-vegan-10g-0)

## Best For

- modernist pantry enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted modernist pantry brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Clean & Conscious Choice:** Plant-based, gluten-free, keto-friendly with zero allergens for mindful eating
- • **Sweet Aroma & Flavor Profile:** Elevate your shio koji, sweet sake, and white miso with natural sweetness
- • **Versatile Culinary Alchemist:** Transforms rice, grains, soybeans, and potatoes into gourmet delights
- • **Pure White Spores, No Browning:** Keeps your fermentations visually pristine and flavor-pure
- • **Ancient Fermentation Powerhouse:** Harness 3,000 years of perfected koji tradition in your kitchen

## Overview

Shirayuri Koji is a premium Aspergillus oryzae spore culture featuring long-haired white spores that produce sweet, non-browning fermentations. Ideal for making shio koji, sweet sake, and white miso, it is gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly, empowering home chefs and fermentation enthusiasts to craft authentic, flavorful, and visually stunning fermented foods and beverages.

## Description

Description Shirayuri koji is a long-haired white spore aspergillus producing white and soft versions of koji. Shirayuri has no tendency to brown and has a sweet aroma and flavor. These characteristics make it Ideal for shio koji, sweet sake, and white miso. Other Details Dietary Attributes: Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Keto-friendly Ingredient List: Shirayuri Koji Allergen(s): None Documentation: Spec/SDS/COA/Misc Videos Koji? The 'New and Trendy' 3,000 Year-Old Ingredient. WTF - Ep. 107 With recorded history dating back to 300 BC, Koji continues to... Koji Part 2: Enzyme Extraordinaire. WTF - Ep. 221 In this follow up episode to our Koji primer, we tackle differ...

Review: Works - Works! I made koji.. much better than the product I had got at the beer store.
Review: Spores for fermentation. - I ordered this to propagate on barley grain, I use it for many fermentation projects in my kitchen. Worked great!! I love using it to “dry age” steak.

## Features

- Long-haired white spore aspergillus oryzae
- Used to ferment soy beans to make soy sauce and miso
- Use to saccharify rice, grains, or potato to make alcoholic beverages like Sake
- No tendency to brown
- Sweet aroma and flavor ideal for shio koji, sweet sake, and white miso

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B07XKBPZJT |
| Best Sellers Rank | #60,166 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #24,074 in Pantry Staples |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (84) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Manufacturer  | Modernist Pantry LLC |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.5 x 4 x 6.5 inches; 0.35 ounces |
| UPC  | 819543012124 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Modernist Pantry
- **Item Weight:** 10 Grams
- **Material Feature:** Gluten Free
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Specialty:** Gluten Free

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be used to make koji steak?**
A: This is pure Koji you will need to make Koji rice to rub it in your steak

**Q: Can this be used to inoculate steamed barley?**
A: Yes. You can make Barley Koji from this.

**Q: Can you use for making cheese?**
A: Koji can be used to enhance cheese but not to make cheese from scratch.

**Q: Can you use this for amazake?**
A: Yes. I inoculated Carolina Gold Rice to make Koji Rice using this product.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works
*by K***N on December 9, 2025*

Works! I made koji.. much better than the product I had got at the beer store.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spores for fermentation.
*by T***D on April 4, 2025*

I ordered this to propagate on barley grain, I use it for many fermentation projects in my kitchen. Worked great!! I love using it to “dry age” steak.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good koji
*by N***R on January 22, 2026*

used to make sake and shoyu. works great

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*Store origin: DK*
*Last updated: 2026-01-28*