{"product_id":"sukyu-yamabuki-koji-shinshu-miso-from-nagano","title":"Sukyu Yamabuki Koji Shinshu Miso from Nagano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExceptional 15-koji ratio — more rice koji than most Shinshu miso, creating natural sweetness that rounds and balances the salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrom a 350-year-old miso house in the mountains of Nagano — winner of the Japan Food Selection 2026 Gold Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEndlessly versatile: equally at home in morning miso soup, glazes, dressings, and marinades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Product Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamabuki Koji Miso (山吹こうじ味噌)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g (17.6 oz) — approx. 50 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soybeans, Rice, Salt, Alcohol (trace amounts, used as a natural preservative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens \u0026amp; Properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains Soy. Contains trace alcohol (natural preservative; not a flavor ingredient). Suitable for cooking; alcohol evaporates with heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months from production date\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep away from heat and direct sunlight; refrigeration recommended after opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sukyu Shoten Co., Ltd., founded c. 1676. (Packaging is in Japanese.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Komoro City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer's Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSukyu Shoten has been fermenting miso in the mountain city of Komoro, Nagano, for approximately 350 years — making it one of the oldest continuously operating miso houses in Japan. Their flagship brand, Yamabuki, draws its name from the golden mountain rose that blooms each spring along Nagano's rivers. In 2026, their miso tasting set earned a Gold Award at the Japan Food Selection, affirming what generations of Japanese families have long known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamabuki Koji Miso opens with a gentle, rice-forward sweetness — the unmistakable character of a high-koji Shinshu miso. The salt is present but soft, drawn back by the natural sugars of the rice fermentation. Underneath, a clean soybean umami lingers, making each spoonful feel satisfying without being heavy. It is the kind of miso you reach for every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic miso soup with silken tofu and wakame; a miso-butter sauce stirred into pasta or spread over grilled corn; a quick miso glaze brushed onto salmon before broiling; whisked with rice vinegar and sesame oil into a dressing for grain bowls or roasted vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✈️ Ships from Japan · Order more, pay less per item\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sukyu Shoten (酢久商店)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48580140269803,"sku":"SUKYU-YAMABUKI-KOJI-500G","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2520\/0107\/files\/9564095840491_Sukyu_Yamabuki_Koji_Shinshu_Miso_from_Nagano.png?v=1780045829","url":"https:\/\/cookgood.jp\/products\/sukyu-yamabuki-koji-shinshu-miso-from-nagano","provider":"CookGood.JP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}