Aka Miso (Dark Miso Paste) SHINJYO, 500 g

Miso paste is a staple Japanese cooking ingredient made by fermenting soy beans, and sometimes barley and/or rice, with koji (an edible fungus that grows on rice and is also known as 'rice malt' or 'rice mould'). If you are looking to explore the wonderful world of Japanese flavours miso is probably the best to start with.

Miso is rich in essential minerals and a is loaded with various B vitamins, vitamins E, K, choline, linoleic acid, lecithin, dietary fiber and folic acid. As a fermented food, miso provides the gut with probiotics and beneficial bacteria that help us to stay healthy, vibrant and happy.

This miso is more acidic and stronger flavour than white miso (shiro) paste.