OGATA VILLAGE AKITAKOMACHI RICE PRODUCERS CO., LTD. involved in rice production and processed products, has launched its highly nutritious and non-alcoholic drink “Fresh Rice Malt” to overseas markets. Made from ‘Kome Koji’ (rice malt) developed in Akita, one of the famous places in Japan for rice production, the drink is also known as “drinking IV drip” formulated with 16 different lactic acid bacteria.

The drink is made according to the Islamic percepts and has obtained Halal certification from NAHA, a Japanese halal organisation with mutual accreditation with Malaysia’s JAKIM, Singapore’s MUIS and Thailand’s CICOT.
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大潟村あきたこまち生産者協会、米麹で飲料　ハラル認証 – 日本経済新聞

コメの産地直送や加工品を手掛ける大潟村あきたこまち生産者協会（秋田県大潟村）は、甘酒に16種類の乳酸菌がつくる物質を配合した飲み物を開発した。イスラム教の戒律に沿った「ハラル認証」を取得したノンアルコール飲料で、海外市場で販売を始めた。この…

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