{"product_id":"chaganju-koji-japanese-umami-paste-for-aging-marinade-12-3oz-yamasan","title":"Chaganju KOJI - Japanese Umami Paste for Aging Marinade | 12.3oz | YAMASAN","description":"\u003cp\u003eChaganju KOJI is a traditional Japanese kan koji paste designed as an all-purpose umami seasoning and marinade. Made from rice, sugar, salt, and koji rice fermented with Aspergillus oryzae, this paste brings depth to a wide range of dishes without artificial additives. The kan koji approach uses extra steamed rice, delivering a thicker, stickier texture and a sweeter, mellower depth that helps flavors cling during marination. Crafted in Akita, Japan, using 100% locally grown Akita rice, it carries a sense of place alongside its culinary utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Chaganju KOJI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate the savory profile of aged cooking with ease. Simply marinate your chosen ingredient for a few hours, then cook as you like. Grilling beef, pork, or seafood can yield a tender, deeply flavorful bite, while a raw application on salmon or ham can create carpaccio or salad toppings with a nuanced finish. It’s also excellent for vegetables—try cucumber or radish to make traditional tsukemono pickles with a subtle sweet-savory lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this kan koji stands out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTHICKER, SWEETER KAN KOJI: Extra steamed rice yields deeper texture and milder sweetness that helps marinade cling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePURE, CLEAN INGREDIENTS: Only four ingredients—rice, sugar, salt, and koji rice fermented with Aspergillus oryzae—no artificial flavors, additives, or colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHERITAGE \u0026amp; ORIGIN: Crafted in Akita, Japan, with 100% locally grown Akita rice for authentic fermentation flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin, ingredients, and gifting ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaganju KOJI rests on a simple pantry principle: let traditional processes and a few honest ingredients do the work. The base is rice, sugar, salt, and koji rice, kept free of artificial additives. This makes it a thoughtful choice for everyday cooking and a refined gift—especially alongside other premium Japanese foods and teas from Yamasan Kyoto Uji during festive seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVersatile: suitable for beef, pork, chicken, fish, and vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlavor and texture: thicker, sweeter kan koji for deeper marinade penetration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple prep: marinate for hours, then grill, roast, or enjoy raw on carpaccio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean label: four ingredients, no artificial colors, flavors, or additives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is Chaganju KOJI used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A traditional koji paste for all-purpose umami seasoning and marinades across beef, pork, poultry, fish, and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Where is it made and what makes it special?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Made in Akita, Japan, from 100% locally grown rice; offers a thicker, sweeter kan koji texture for deeper marinades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"chaganju","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57045722071422,"sku":"B08KJFL9LB","price":33.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/2935\/2830\/files\/chaganju-koji-paste-bottle.jpg?v=1772958941","url":"https:\/\/boropantry.co.uk\/products\/chaganju-koji-japanese-umami-paste-for-aging-marinade-12-3oz-yamasan","provider":"BoroPantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}