{"product_id":"hanamaruki-liquid-shio-koji-reduced-salt-500ml","title":"Hanamaruki Liquid Shio Koji Reduced Salt Rice Malt Seasoning 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanamaruki Ekitai Shio Koji Reduced Salt (減塩やさしい液体塩こうじ) 500ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lower-salt version of Hanamaruki's clear liquid shio koji. The maker states it carries \u003cstrong\u003e50% less salt than its standard liquid shio koji\u003c\/strong\u003e, at a salt concentration of 6%, with the koji's enzyme action unchanged — so it seasons and works on the ingredient in the same way, with less of the saltiness. It also blends readily with other seasonings. This is the 500 ml bottle from Hanamaruki's business-use range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hanamaruki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanamaruki Co., Ltd. (ハナマルキ株式会社) is a Nagano miso brewer founded in 1918 and incorporated in 1946, based at Ina in the Nagano highlands with a second plant at Otone in Gunma. Alongside miso it makes a full range of koji seasonings, and it developed and patented the liquid form of shio koji this bottle belongs to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is liquid shio koji\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShio koji (塩こうじ) is a Japanese fermented seasoning of rice koji and salt, whose enzymes break protein into amino acids and starch into natural sweetness — seasoning food and deepening its savouriness at once. Hanamaruki's liquid version, made by a patented process (patent no. 6068068), is pressed and filtered into a clear liquid without heating, so the enzymes survive but none of the koji grains remain: it pours and brushes on, and there is nothing to wipe off before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use \u0026amp; enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquid shio koji is used above all as a \u003cstrong\u003emarinade for meat and fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its enzymes tenderise and build savoury depth. It is a traditional marinade for \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese fried chicken (karaage)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also works as a seasoning base in place of salt or soy sauce in soups, simmered dishes and stir-fries, and as a pre-cooking marinade for grilled or pan-seared fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant — please check the package label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we make every effort to keep product information accurate and up to date, manufacturers may change formulations, packaging, allergens, ingredients, or specifications without notice. The actual product packaging is always the authoritative source. If you have specific concerns about allergens, ingredients, or any product detail, please contact us before purchase, or refer to the product packaging before consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClear liquid rice-koji seasoning, 50% less salt · 減塩やさしい液体塩こうじ · Hanamaruki koji range.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanamaruki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47965579411605,"sku":"EZ7514727","price":8.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/6346\/1269\/files\/HanamarukiLiquidShioKojiReducedSaltRiceMaltSeasoning500ml.webp?v=1789000776","url":"https:\/\/www.jundirect.com.au\/products\/hanamaruki-liquid-shio-koji-reduced-salt-500ml","provider":"Jun Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}