Question

How are fungi used to make soy sauce?

Answer 1

Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae is inoculated onto steamed soybeans and roasted wheat to produce koji

Step-by-step explanation:

Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae is inoculated onto steamed soybeans and roasted wheat to produce koji. The koji is then mixed with water and salt (approx. 17%, w/v) and is fermented for 6–12 months. The fermented product is then pressed to produce the fermented juice, shoyu.