Koji

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Fungi
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs kōji mold
rice mold
gptkbp:brokenBy starch
lipids
proteins
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:Chinese_cuisine
gptkb:South_Korean
Japanese cuisine
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1901
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Koji
gptkbp:material koji barley
koji beans
koji rice
gptkbp:origin gptkb:East_Asia
gptkbp:produces gptkb:protease
enzymes
amylase
lipase
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Aspergillus_sojae
gptkb:Aspergillus_flavus
gptkbp:requires steamed grains
warm, humid environment
gptkbp:role fermentation starter
gptkbp:safeForConsumption yes
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Aspergillus_oryzae
gptkbp:usedIn sake production
soy sauce production
amazake production
mirin production
miso production
shochu production
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mecha
gptkb:Koji_Tanaka
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5