What local Nordic grain did the Noma fermentation lab use to make their signature koji?

What local Nordic grain did the Noma fermentation lab use to make their signature koji?

Chapter 1

The magic mold

Chapter 2

The craft of miso

Chapter 3

The science of umami

Chapter 4

The global fermentation revolution

Ch 4 · The global fermentation revolution
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alicecooks Noma and the new frontier

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Little Fermenter
BETA

alicecooks Match ingredients and microbes to discover the science of umami flavor.

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alicecooks The sustainable power of fermentation

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alicecooks Crafting fuzzy koji mold at home

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alicecooks Koji outside the grain box

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alicecooks The global fermentation revolution

Hey, fermentation! (What's the secret?) Koji mold unlocks umami's taste! (Oh, so savory!)

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The sustainable power of fermentation

alicecooks Fermentation offers powerful solutions for reducing food waste and creating delicious plant-based proteins.

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Fun Fact

Koji's fruity scent: Although it is a mold, healthy koji smells surprisingly sweet, like fresh mushrooms, tropical fruit, and roasted nuts.

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Koji outside the grain box

alicecooks Modern chefs and food scientists are growing koji on unexpected ingredients to create novel flavors.

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Glossary
koji (noun)
A preparation of grains or beans inoculated with a mold culture, used as a fermentation starter. In 2020, chefs Jeremy Umansky and Rich Shih documented the culture's growing popularity in Western kitchens.

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Quiz

What happens to koji mold if the incubation temperature rises above 42°C (108°F)?

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Gossip

Which unusual koji experiment sounds best?

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Quiz

Which world-famous restaurant in Copenhagen popularized koji-based fermentation in Western fine dining?

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Quiz

What local Nordic grain did the Noma fermentation lab use to make their signature koji?

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Quiz

Who is the famous chef who co-authored 'The Noma Guide to Fermentation'?

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Quiz

What is the typical humidity level required to successfully grow koji mold at home?

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Quiz

How many hours does it typically take for koji mold to fully mature on grains?

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Quiz

What pleasant aroma is characteristic of healthy, freshly grown koji mold?

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Quiz

Which of these is a sustainable way food businesses use fermentation to reduce waste?

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