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Red Miso Paste

Red miso paste is a fermented soybean paste, often made with rice or barley, with a robust salty umami flavor used in soups, marinades, and sauces. It is a traditional Japanese ingredient produced through fermentation with koji culture.

Beneficial properties

fermented food contains probiotics in unpasteurized forms source of plant protein rich in umami contains bioactive fermentation compounds

Nutritional highlights

Red miso provides protein and small amounts of manganese, copper, vitamin K, and B vitamins, but it is especially notable for its high sodium content.

Caution. High in sodium; people with hypertension or those on sodium-restricted diets should use it in moderation. It also commonly contains soy and sometimes gluten-containing grains.

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Recipes featuring Red Miso Paste