Today, I would like to talk all about Koji, including its health benefits so you can use it to elevate your health journey!
Koji-fermented food is amazingly tasty and nutritious! They are fabulous for boosting health, beauty, and even a happy mind? Koji-fermented foods are one of the key secrets for Japanese longevity!
So, if you are searching for new ways to take your healthy eating journey to the next level, then I highly recommend koji fermented food!!!!
Shio Koji (fermented rice salt)- it is a natural MSG and only takes 5 minutes to prepare!
The Power of Koji!
KOJI: THE SECRET TO JAPANESE LONGEVITY AND HEALTH
Koji, a staple in Japanese culture, is the fungus responsible for fermenting a variety of foods, including soy sauce, miso, mirin, rice vinegar, and amazake. The fermentation process of koji brings out rich umami flavours, making dishes tastier and more nutritious.
Rice koji (most popular koji grain): Ingredient to ferment Japanese seasonings such as miso, sake, mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar and more, and contains about 400 health compounds once fermented!
STRONGER PROBIOTICS
The plant-based probiotics such as those in koji-fermented foods are stronger than those found in animal-based probiotics like in yogurt. Unlike animal-based probiotics, they can survive through gastric juices and high heat, so their live probiotic benefits stay intact.
SUPER NUTRITIOUS
Since koji fermented foods contain 400 health components, it is so easy to have a balanced meal since the only thing that is missing is Vitamin C and A, you can easily add one vegetable or seaweed to make a balanced meal Eg, miso soup with seaweeds/kale ( rich in vitamin C + A) with miso dressing contain everything you need.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF KOJI FERMENTED FOODS
Koji fermented food has a long list of health benefits including:
– It is rich in essential enzymes, vitamins, and amino acids, supporting metabolic and digestive health.
– It contains compounds that benefit skin metabolism, such as vitamins B1, B2, B6, biotin, folic acid, and more.
– Introduces beneficial probiotics to support a healthy gut microbiome
KOJI FERMENTED FOOD IN COOKING
Koji can be easily incorporated into cooking, replacing salt with salt koji (shio koji) or sugar with amazake. You can also make your own salt koji at home for added convenience. Its super versatility makes it simple to enjoy its benefits daily!
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