New Seasoning "Mazetoko" Made from Fermented Rice Koji and Okara Crowdfunding for "Mazetoko," a new seasoning made from fermented rice koji and okara, is now available!

～A Big Challenge for a Small Company in Okinawa

2024.04.26 12:00

株式会社仲宗根糀家

Nakasone Kojiya Co. (Location: Kuniba, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture; Representative: Etsuko Nakasone), which produces and sells (yellow) koji in Okinawa Prefecture, has started selling a new seasoning "Mazetoko" made by fermenting rice koji and okara to eliminate the waste of okara. Etsuko Nakasone started selling "Mazetoko" on the crowdfunding site "CAMPFIRE" on April 23 (Tue.).

Crowdfunding for the new seasoning "Mazetoko" has started!

Crowdfunding site "CAMPFIRE

https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/744986?utm_campaign=cp_po_share_c_msg_mypage_projects_show

Background of Development

In Japan, approximately 700,000 tons of bean curd are produced annually in the tofu manufacturing process, of which 30,000 to 70,000 tons are discarded as industrial waste. Okinawa is no exception. Okinawa's unique tofu culture, including island tofu, remains strong, with approximately 2,000 tofu shops. Tofu shops, which support Okinawa's dining table, are also troubled by the cost of okara disposal, and our efforts began with the hope of solving this problem using the fermentation technology we have cultivated. A small malt company with nine employees in Okinawa is taking on the challenge of solving social issues.

Social issues of okara

Features

*Seasoning with active enzymes

Our consistent commitment to delivering malt in a raw state without heating or adding additives allows us to make the most of its enzymes and deliver it to our customers. The active enzymes convert proteins such as meat into flavor components, and thus work to bring out the flavor of the ingredients.

Versatile enough to be used in a variety of ways

Mixing Mazetoko with ground meat makes a delicious hamburger steak as it is, and mixing Mazetoko with vinegar and olive oil makes it easy to create homemade dressing. This is a new seasoning that has never existed before and can be used in a variety of situations.

*Nutritious okara seasoning

This seasoning is full of nutrients such as dietary fiber contained in okara, vitamin B group, oligosaccharides, and pantothenic acid, which are produced in the fermentation process.

*Contains approximately 35% okara

In reality, processed foods containing okara often contain only a few percent of okara, but "Mazetoko" contains about 35% of okara, making it a product that contributes greatly to the consumption of okara.