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Flavour Analysis

Koji rice unfolds in layers: commanding savoury aroma comes first, followed by malt, rice and kombu dashi. A sugar note adds sugary sweetness. A banana note contributes creamy sweetness, and toast and hay notes give the profile a finish that moves from the familiar to the unexpected.

Dominant Flavour Families

Sweet
Earthy
Floral
Vegetal
Carnal / Animalic

Flavour profile of koji rice

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Koji rice

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koji rice9.3

Intensely savoury, fermented fungal aroma used in traditional Asian fermented products. Strong in koji rice.

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