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Shared Cultures

Newly imagined, alternative soy sauces, misos, and marinades using the magic of koji.

Eleana Hsu and Kevin Gondo’s passion for mushroom foraging sent them on an adventure deep into the world of preservation and fermentation. During this journey, they unearthed the wonders of KOJI, one of the oldest wild fungi in existence used for centuries to ferment culturally important foods like soy sauce, miso and sake. Eleana’s grandmother was an excellent fermenter who fermented with koji as well, and Kevin’s grandparents helped introduce Japanese food and culture in Texas by opening the very first Japanese restaurant there in 1962! With their Chinese-American and Japanese-American heritage as their guide, Shared Cultures hopes to honor their cultural food traditions while crossing multi-cultural barriers. They hope their products inspire us to contemplate the ever-evolving dynamics of food culture!

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Misos
Mirepoix Modern Miso
Slowly roasted and caramelized onions, carrots, and celery are fermented with heirloom koji rice and chickpeas to create an exceptionally versatile, one-of-a-kind, and hearty miso that instantly adds flavor and aroma. This new foundation of flavor is savory, rich, and full of umami.

(Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian)

Size: 6 oz. per container.

Ingredients: Organic chickpeas, organic kokuho rose rice, organic onions, organic carrots, organic celery, sea salt, water, koji culture.

Shelf life: 6 months in refrigeration.
$20.00
Jalapeno Modern Miso
Jalapeños from Longer Table Farm (Santa Rosa, CA) are roasted and fermented with heirloom koji rice and chickpeas to create a sweet miso with a mild spicy kick. This miso is tangy and bright, with notes of lime and sugar cane. The lingering spice will keep you coming back for more. 

(Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian)

Size: 6 oz. per container.

Ingredients: Organic chickpeas, organic kokuho rose rice, organic jalapeño peppers, sea salt, water, koji culture.

Shelf life: 6 months in refrigeration.
$20.00
Corn Modern Miso
Sweet Brentwood corn is heavily roasted and fermented with heirloom koji rice and soybeans to create a rich miso. This miso is sweet, salty, and nutty, and has notes of coffee and brown sugar. Reminiscent of caramel popcorn and roasted corn on the cob.

(Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian).

Size: 6 oz. per container.

Ingredients: Organic soybeans, organic kokuho rose rice, Brentwood corn, sea salt, water, koji culture.

Shelf life: 6 months in refrigeration.
$20.00
Tomato Modern Miso
Finely ground sun-dried tomatoes from Burlap and Barrel are fermented with heirloom koji rice and chickpeas to create a complex miso concentrated in tomato flavor. This miso is tangy and bright with notes of toasted herbs and deep umami. Use this miso to add a rich and savory tanginess to any dish.

(Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian).

Size: 6 oz. per container.

Ingredients: Organic chickpeas, organic kokuho rose rice, sun-dried tomatoes, sea salt, water, koji culture.

Shelf life: 6 months in refrigeration.
$20.00
Cashew Modern Miso
A modern miso fermented with California heirloom koji rice and organic cashews. Reminiscent of a sharp parmesan cheese balanced with a hint of sweetness, this miso is great on its own as a spread, in soups, baking applications, dressings, marinating proteins or made into a sauce with some butter and garlic.

(Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian).

Size: 6 oz. per container.

Ingredients: Organic cashews, organic kokuho rose rice, sea salt, water, koji culture.

Shelf life: 6 months in refrigeration.
$20.00
Sauces
Koji Amino (Shio Koji)
Salty, savory, and umami marinade made with fermented rice malt. Perfect for anything, use this product to marinate protein, as a salt substitute, as a quick pickle, or as an easy salad dressing. It's also really wonderful as a base to any broth giving it a flavorful boost. This is a perfect gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.

(Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian).

Size: 8 fl oz. per container.

Ingredients: Water, organic kokuho rose rice, sea salt, koji culture.

Shelf life: 6 months in refrigeration.
$15.00
Mushroom Misos
Morel Mushroom Modern Miso
We fermented prized, wild morel mushrooms with California-grown heirloom rice and chickpeas to create one of our most beloved mushroom misos. This miso is savory and has strong notes of a rich, meaty, steak, balanced with delicate notes of umami and butter. 

(Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian).

Size: 6 oz. per container.

Ingredients: Organic chickpeas, organic kokuho rose rice, wild foraged morel mushrooms, sea salt, water, koji culture.

Shelf life: 6 months in refrigeration.
$20.00
Pantry Items
Koji Salt with Porcini and Garlic
Sea salt is infused with koji and then slowly dehydrated to preserve enzyme activity. It is blended with wild foraged northern California porcini mushrooms, and Burlap and Barrel purple stripe garlic. This is a fermented salt, rich in amino acids which translates to a lot of umami! This is the perfect seasoning for the holidays and throughout the year.

(Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian).

Size: 3.5 oz. per container.

Ingredients: Koji Salt (Sea salt, water, organic kokuho rose rice, koji culture), Purple stripe garlic, wild foraged porcini mushrooms.

Shelf life: 12 months.
$18.00
Moromi Shiso Furikake
Made with pressed koji-fermented lentils and quinoa from our shoyu, this furikake also features nori, toasted sesame seeds, purple shiso, and a pinch of our koji salt. Sprinkle this generously on a bowl of rice, pasta, popcorn, french fries, or enjoy over snacks like roasted veggies, avocado toast, or soup.

(Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian).

Size: 1 oz. per container.

Ingredients: Moromi (koji-fermented lentils and quinoa, nori, toasted sesame seeds, purple shiso, koji-infused sea salt.

Shelf life: 12 months.
$15.00
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