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A look at the culture and tradition behind brewing sake in Japan
Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...
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Uniquely Japanese? Decoding the 'koji' mold used in UNESCO heritage-listed sake production
Alcoholic beverages that make use of koji are produced throughout Asia in countries where the environment is warm and moist enough for mold to grow. However, Japan's food culture is one element ...
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Traditional sake-brewing listed as UNESCO cultural heritage
In this process, koji, which grows on rice or wheat ... and is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. The committee also registered the “Nablus” soap-making tradition in Palestine and the ...
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What are 'beni-koji' products linked to Japan deaths?
On the other hand, Yoshizaki called for consumers to remain calm, insisting, "Beni-koji has been rooted in Japanese food culture since long before we knew toxins were produced," and adding ...