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THE MAKING (327) How Kuzumochi is Made

THE MAKING follows the process of fabricating everyday products from raw materials. No.327 looks at the process of how kuzumochi is made.

There are two main types of kuzumochi: transparent kuzumochi made of "kuzuko," starch derived from the root of the kudzu plant, and milky-white kuzumochi made from "wheat starch." This video looks at the process of making the milky-white type. Fermented wheat starch is made by fermenting starch for 2 years, that then dissolves when it is washed with water. After this has been washed many times, water and heat are added to thicken it. The resulting liquid is placed in a wooden frame and steamed to make kuzmochi. This is then vacuum-packed, sterilized at high temperature and boxed together with molasses and soybean flour.

Video length: 14 minutes. Year of Production: 2023

Performers and cooperating organizations:
Yamashin Shokusan Corporation (Shooting location: Edogawa City, Tokyo Prefecture)

Original video was produced by the Science Portal.

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