Cacao Sweet Koji -Limited Product-
On sale until May 9th
-Amazake / Amakoji -based No sugar added hot chocolate mix with 5 mushrooms-
A nutrient-packed healthy hot chocolate mix is made with unpasteurized Amazake / Amakoji, organic cacao powder and 5 kinds of organic medicinal mushrooms (Chaga, Reishi, Turky tail, Lion’s mane and Cordyceps).
Scroll down to read health benefits !!
How to Enjoy
*Ideally take 1-2 table spoons a day to maintain good gut health
Hot Chocolate
1 cup Hot milk or plant based milk + 1 TBSP~ Cacao Sweet Koji
As a Treat
Eat spoonful of Cacao Sweet Koji
Spread
Mix same ratio of peanut butter or any kind of nut butter and Cacao Sweet Koji
In smoothie
Add 1 TBSP Cacao Sweet Koji in your smoothie
Keep refrigerated at all times before and after open
Consume within one month
Unpasteurized (which means that enzymes in koji are stil active and great for gut health)
Vegan
Gluten-Free
300ml in a jar
$1.45 per cup
*Pickup available at 2 locations :
1. Between May 4th and May 11th at Sakura grocery store (except Sundays)
2. May 4th & May 11th at Moss Street market (10am to 2pm)
Health Benefit of Cacao Sweet Koji
What’s Cacao Sweet Koji ??
It’s an Amazake / Amakoji base No sugar added hot chocolate mix combined with world’s top 5 functional mushrooms (Chaga, Reishi, Turky tails, Lion’s mane and Cordyceps)!
What’s Amazake / Amakoji made of ??
It’s made with just rice koji and water.
Why it’s so sweet without sugar ??
The answer is the Enzyme in koji. The unique sweetness comes from enzyme Amylase in koji, which converts rice starch into glucose, the simple form of sugar.
Why is Amazake / Amakoji good for you ??
Amazake or Amakoji is called a drinkable IV drip in Japan because it’s so rich in nutrition, including Vitamin B1, B2, B6, folic acids, amino acids, naturally occuring glucose, koji enzymes, minerals, and more!
When is the best time to have Cacao Sweet Koji ??
Enjoy Cacao Sweet Koji anytime, especially when you feel sluggish in the morning or afternoon to boost your energy level. You can also indulge in a guilt-free spoonful of Cacao Sweet Koji as a dessert!
Amazake & Samurai story
Hundreds of years ago, samurai ritually drank amazake as a health tonic. Samurai took a shot of amazake before going to a bar in order to avoid having a hangover. They knew amazake helped to maintain a good gut condition.
Amazake is a superfood; so as koji.
Benefits of 5 mushrooms that traditionally used as/for...
Chaga : Immune modulator, to balance blood sugar, or to detoxify blood and liver during chemotherapy
Reoshi : Balancing the immune system, anti-inflammatory, sleep-promoting, antibacterial and antiviral qualities
Turky tail : All types of conditions where immunity is compromised
Cordyceps : Fatigue, general weakness, improved respiratory function and improved sexual function
Lion’s mane : Immunomodulator that is useful for many conditions where immunity is compromised