Guide to Miso Paste Nutrition: Miso paste, or simply miso, is a paste made from fermented soybeans.

By: Perry, Sandra

Miso paste, or simply miso, is a paste made from fermented soybeans. There are many different types of miso paste, but all of them are made with soybeans and koji (Aspergillus oryzae), a Japanese fungus that is developed using soybeans.
Koji is the fermenting agent. In addition to those two ingredients, most types of miso paste are also made from some type of rice or grain.
Miso paste originated in China but was brought to Japan about 1,300 years ago by Buddhist priests who used it to preserve foods during summer months. Over the years, miso became a staple in the Japanese diet.
Today, miso paste is used for pickling vegetables, fish, and meats. It is also the key ingredient in miso soup. Miso paste imparts an "umami" or savory flavor to foods. It is relatively high in protein (compared to other condiments) but also high in sodium.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CCCVWZLZ
• ISBN13: 9798853761780
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
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