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These craftsmen oversee the steaming of soybeans, the roasting of wheat, and the fermentation environment with the precision that only comes from years of experience. Another factor that plays a key role in the one-of-a-kind taste is the innumerable microorganisms that have accumulated on the ceilings and walls of the brewery for over a century. Some soy sauce makers force fermentation to speed up the process, but the Shizen Ichi Koji Masters don’t believe in forcing anything. They meticulously nurture each batch like their child and patiently watch nature do its magic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The House of Umami","offers":[{"title":"10.14 fl oz. (300ml)","offer_id":50272094093630,"sku":"4960080030112","price":15.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30.43 fl oz. 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Unlike standard soy sauce, which is brewed with brine, saishikomi uses already-fermented soy sauce in place of salt water — then ferments the mixture for another full year. This doubled fermentation process creates a more concentrated character, ideal for dipping or any dish that calls for bold, layered flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process begins by blending a two-year-old moromi (fermented mash) with koji made from whole soybeans and wheat. This mixture then ferments for another year in a traditional stone brewery in Gunma Prefecture, where beneficial molds have colonized the centuries-old walls. 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