種たね麹こうじ

noun

fermentation starter; seed malt

A culture used to initiate fermentation in brewing and food production, such as for sake, miso, or soy sauce. Often refers to a mold-inoculated grain mixture.

• 日本にほん酒しゅ造づくりには良りょう質しつな種たね麹こうじが欠かかせない。

  High-quality seed malt is essential for brewing sake.

• 味み噌そを作つくるときは、まず種たね麹こうじを大だい豆ずに混まぜます。

  When making miso, you first mix the fermentation starter with soybeans.