Koji Molds for Japanese Soy Sauce Brewing: Characteristics and Key Enzymes

Soy sauce is a traditional Japanese condiment produced from the fermentation of soybeans, wheat, and salt by three types of microorganisms, namely koji molds, halophilic lactic acid bacteria, and salt-tolerant yeast. The delicate balance between taste, aroma, and color contributes to the characteris...

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Main Authors: Kotaro Ito, Asahi Matsuyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/8/658