What is "takadiastase"

n. A form of diastase resulting from the growth, development, and nutrition of koji.

Takadiastase is a form of diastase which results from the growth, development, and nutrition of a distinct microscopic fungus known as Aspergillus oryzae (Koji). Takadiastase is named after Jokichi Takamine, who developed the method first used for its extraction.