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Chickpea Miso
Chickpea miso is a fermented paste made from chickpeas, salt, and a grain or starter culture, used to add savory umami flavor to soups, dressings, and marinades. It is similar to traditional soybean miso but made with chickpeas instead.
Beneficial properties
fermented food
source of umami flavor
contains some protein
contains beneficial fermentation compounds
Nutritional highlights
Chickpea miso provides sodium along with small amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and minerals such as manganese and copper, though amounts vary by preparation.