Takachiho Muratabi “Chihomaro Plain”
Takachiho Muratabi “Chihomaro Plain”

Here’s an introduction to Takachiho Muratabi’s “Chihomaro Plain.”

“Chihomaro Plain” is an amazake made from rice koji.

This is a non-alcoholic, sugar-free amazake made by lactic acid fermentation of amazake.


“Chihomaro” is a drink made from amazake and lactic acid bacteria.

This amazake is made by adding lactic acid bacteria to nutrient-rich amazake, creating a version that’s even better for your health.
- Rice Koji Amazake
- Contains lactic acid bacteria
- 100% Japanese Rice (from Takachiho Town, Miyagi Prefecture)
- No preservatives
- No artificial colors
- Non-alcoholic
- No sugar added
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The amazake comes in a milky-white plastic container.
My thoughts on drinking amazake

The amazake poured into the cup is pure white.

When I took a sip, perhaps because it contains lactic acid bacteria, I thought for a moment, “Is this drinking yogurt!?” But then the sweetness of rice koji amazake gradually spread across my palate.
Product Information


| Product Name | Takachiho Muratabi “Chihomaro Plain” |
|---|---|
| Name | Amazake (Soft Drink) |
| Manufacturer | Takachiho Muratabi Co., Ltd. |
| Ingredients | Rice (from Takachiho Town, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan), rice koji (from Takachiho Town, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan), plant-based lactic acid bacteria |
| Net weight | 500 g |
| Calories | 555 kcal |
| Nutritional Information | Protein… 7.5 g Fat… 1.5 g Carbohydrates… 127.5 g Sugars… 126.0 g Dietary fiber… 1.5 g Salt equivalent… 0.0 g |
| Other | Alcohol content: 0.0% |