Jalapeño #KojiHachi
$18.00
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Jalapeño #KojiHachi
$18.00
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Most people have never tasted a jalapeño like this. That's because most jalapeños have never met Aspergillus oryzae, the koji mold that has been transforming ingredients in Japan for over a thousand years. Given time and the right conditions, koji's enzymes break down the pepper's proteins and starches into free amino acids and natural sugars, unlocking a depth of umami and sweetness that fermentation alone could never achieve.
The result is the jalapeño's glow-up. The rough, grassy sharpness you expect? Smoothed out completely. In its place: a warm, savory heat that builds slowly, a natural sweetness that rounds the finish, and a rich, almost silky complexity that lingers.
Start with a scramble and crumbled feta. Watch what happens.
This small-batch artisan hot sauce won't last long. Plan accordingly.
At a glance
- Heat: Medium (jalapeño, smoothed by koji)
- Peppers: Jalapeños
- Fermentation: Koji (Aspergillus oryzae)
- Flavor: Warm and savory with natural sweetness and a silky finish
- Dietary: Vegan · Gluten-free
- Pairs with: Eggs and crumbled feta