Miso

Condiment

Miso

Miso is Japanese fermented soybean (and grain) paste—white/sweet to red/robust—used for soup, marinades, and glazes. Koji fermentation builds deep umami. Whisk off boil into dashi for miso soup; glaze aubergines and fish. Salt levels vary by type.

Also known as: Miso

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Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BottledCookedLiquidRaw

Provenance

OrganicSingle OriginTraditional

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor Farmed

Traits

FermentedPreparedSaltySeasoningSoySweet To RobustUmami

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 76

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 1.88 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.36 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.55 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.97 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 4313 mg
  • Salt 10.8 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 11.9 g
  • Dietary Fibre 1.01 g
  • Total Sugars 5.65 g
  • Complex / starch 2 g
  • Protein 2.84 g
  • Water 77.4 g
Detailed nutrients

Condiments are flavour concentrates—often high in salt or sugar relative to serving size.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Miso.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

JP

Japanese fermentation culture developed miso as a staple paste.

JP

Regional miso styles (white, red, barley) diversified across Japan.

Packaged miso reached global Japanese kitchens.

Chefs worldwide used miso as a universal umami paste.

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