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product_id: 11185375
title: "Nama Shio Koji - Rice-malt Seasoning, 7.05oz by Marukome"
brand: "marukome"
price: "₨514"
currency: SCR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Marukome"
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# All-natural, no MSG seasoning Rice-malt base for natural umami Tenderizes & enhances meat texture Nama Shio Koji - Rice-malt Seasoning, 7.05oz by Marukome

**Brand:** marukome
**Price:** ₨514
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Elevate your cooking game with Japan’s umami secret weapon!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nama Shio Koji - Rice-malt Seasoning, 7.05oz by Marukome by marukome
- **How much does it cost?** ₨514 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- marukome enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted marukome brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Clean & Natural:** Made with live sake and miso bacteria—no artificial additives or MSG.
- • **Unlock Umami Depth:** Transforms ordinary dishes with rich, savory flavor beyond saltiness.
- • **Next-Level Tenderizing:** Marinates meats and seafood overnight for juicy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- • **Effortless Gourmet Upgrade:** Simple soak-and-grill method elevates everyday meals to chef-quality.
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Perfect for meats, fish, and vegetables—your secret weapon for flavor mastery.

## Overview

Nama Shio Koji by Marukome is a 7.05oz Japanese rice-malt seasoning that naturally enhances flavor and tenderizes meats, fish, and vegetables. Made from rice malt and salt with live fermentation cultures, it delivers deep umami without MSG, transforming everyday meals into juicy, gourmet experiences with minimal effort.

## Description

desertcart.com : Nama Shio Koji - Rice-malt Seasoning, 7.05oz by Marukome : Seasoned Salts : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Review: Great Flavor Enhancer *** No MSG *** All Natural - This stuff really is amazing. All it actually is is salt mixed with the same live bacteria they use to make sake and miso. It adds a saltiness to food but the amazing this is it adds "umami" or an extra depth of flavor to whatever you use it on. I only used it so far on meats. I made, roasted chicken, pork chop, veal cutlet, ground beef and Cod fish and shrimp. I don't recommend it for veal, maybe I left it on the cutlets too long, it was a little too salty and it lost it's veal taste. All the others, it not only improved the flavor, it changed the texture of the meats and made them super tender. The chicken is juicy and tender, the beef and pork the same. The chicken however is the biggest improvement, I left it on 2 chicken halves overnight and then roasted them, not only did they taste better and more juicy, they brown much better. If you use the boneless breast it tends to burn when frying. I added it to ground beef and that too came out delicious but it does brown up much faster, so you need to adjust your heat accordingly if cooking it in a pan or on grill. It reminds me of MSG in that it gives the umami flavor but it also tenderizes and transforms the meat and seafood. Amazing stuff. Now the cost is a bit much but you can make your own but I'd rather buy it already made as it is a tricky process and you need practice to get it right. I am too lazy. Try it, you will get addicted!
Review: New experience for me. Recently purchased grass fed beef ... - New experience for me. Recently purchased grass fed beef very lean and tasty but not tender. After using shio koji transformation was unbelievable and I have tried many marinades and techniques.After just a few hours grilled a couple of New York strips and they were superb in tenderness and enhanced flavor. I will extend marinade time for emulating aged beef.

## Features

- Shio Koji is a new type Japanese seasoning, made from Rice-malt and salt
- Use it for meat, fish and vegetables.
- Soak meat or fish overnight in this sauce and then grill it.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009C9PSQG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #56,201 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #592 in Meat Seasonings |
| Brand | Marukome |
| Brand Name | Marukome |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Cuisine | Japanese cuisine |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 355 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Vegetarian |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Package Weight | 0.21 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Kilograms |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Protein | 1 Grams |
| Size | 7.05 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Unit Count | 7.05 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Marukome
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Item Weight:** 0.2 Kilograms
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Unit Count:** 7.05 Ounce

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Flavor Enhancer *** No MSG *** All Natural
*by K***E on May 31, 2014*

This stuff really is amazing. All it actually is is salt mixed with the same live bacteria they use to make sake and miso. It adds a saltiness to food but the amazing this is it adds "umami" or an extra depth of flavor to whatever you use it on. I only used it so far on meats. I made, roasted chicken, pork chop, veal cutlet, ground beef and Cod fish and shrimp. I don't recommend it for veal, maybe I left it on the cutlets too long, it was a little too salty and it lost it's veal taste. All the others, it not only improved the flavor, it changed the texture of the meats and made them super tender. The chicken is juicy and tender, the beef and pork the same. The chicken however is the biggest improvement, I left it on 2 chicken halves overnight and then roasted them, not only did they taste better and more juicy, they brown much better. If you use the boneless breast it tends to burn when frying. I added it to ground beef and that too came out delicious but it does brown up much faster, so you need to adjust your heat accordingly if cooking it in a pan or on grill. It reminds me of MSG in that it gives the umami flavor but it also tenderizes and transforms the meat and seafood. Amazing stuff. Now the cost is a bit much but you can make your own but I'd rather buy it already made as it is a tricky process and you need practice to get it right. I am too lazy. Try it, you will get addicted!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ New experience for me. Recently purchased grass fed beef ...
*by D***I on June 17, 2016*

New experience for me. Recently purchased grass fed beef very lean and tasty but not tender. After using shio koji transformation was unbelievable and I have tried many marinades and techniques.After just a few hours grilled a couple of New York strips and they were superb in tenderness and enhanced flavor. I will extend marinade time for emulating aged beef.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Turns tofu into crack
*by M***E on September 12, 2013*

I completely disagree that this is comparable to using salt in a dish. I don't eat meat, so I used this on tofu and it completely transformed both texture and taste. Turned my otherwise bland tofu into this amazing soft, moist, cheesy and slightly salty deliciousness that is difficult to describe. If you've ever had the flaming cheese (Saganaki) at a Greek restaurant, that's what it reminds me of. I used extra firm tofu, sliced the well drained block into desired thickness, brushed with shio koji, marinated in fridge 2-3 days, pan sautéed. Keep a close eye on it as it burns easily. This will create a nice charred outside layer on whatever you are grilling/ cooking. The enzymes in the koji actually ferment your food so I would recommend marinating at least 8 hours or overnight. Shipping from Japan was faster than expected, less than 2 weeks. I love this so much that I ordered the 20 oz. tub of Cold Mountain Koji (not available on Amazon). Check out this Japanese website, which has more info on the product, how it's made as well as recipes: http://www.kojiya.jp/shiokoji/

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*Last updated: 2026-03-01*