koji

noun
ko·​ji | \ ˈkōjē\
plural -s

Definition of koji

1 : a yeast or other starter prepared in Japan from rice inoculated with the spores of a mold (Aspergillus oryzae) and permitted to develop a mycelium
2 : an enzyme preparation from koji that is similar to diastase from malt

History and Etymology for koji

Japanese kōji

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