Introducing this unique and high-quality, artisanal Japanese soy sauce crafted by Horaiya Honten, a well-known Japanese company with a rich history in traditional fermentation.
Horaiya Honten’s expertise in using koji fermentation results in a rich, umami-packed soy sauce that delivers a deep flavour profile with a balanced sweetness, saltiness and robust aroma.
This sauce is made using koji mold, a crucial ingredient in many Japanese fermented foods such as miso, sake and soy sauce.
Unlike regular soy sauce, this unique sauce is sweeter, thicker and contains whole koji rice grains within the bottle itself.
Koji rice is steamed rice that has been allowed to ferment with the koji mold, this breaks down starches in the rice into sugars, creating enzymes that are fundamental for fermentation.
The enzymes from koji rice grains help produce glutamates, which are responsible for the savoury taste known as umami, resulting in a more complex and flavourful soy sauce compared to regular varieties.
Horaiya Honten emphasises small batch and time-honoured techniques, ensuring that their artisan soy sauce preserves the authentic flavours of Japanese cuisine.
The balanced taste, with subtle notes of sweetness and savoury umami, makes it an excellent addition to various dishes, offering versatility for both traditional Japanese and modern western dishes.
