白しろ麹こうじ菌きん

noun

Aspergillus kawachii; white koji mold

A mold used in shōchū production; scientific name Aspergillus kawachii (also known as Aspergillus awamori var. kawachi).

• 白しろ麹こうじ菌きんは焼しょう酎ちゅうの製せい造ぞうに欠かかせない。

  White koji mold is essential for shōchū production.