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Shiromiso

Shiromiso, or white miso, is a generally light, mild or sweet fermented soybean paste used in soups, dressings, marinades and sauces.

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About Shiromiso

Shiromiso, or white miso, is a Japanese fermented soybean paste that is generally lighter in colour and milder or sweeter in taste than darker, longer-fermented miso styles. It is made with soybeans and koji, commonly from rice, along with salt; proportions and fermentation time vary by maker.

The paste is smooth to slightly grainy and is used to season soups, dressings, marinades, and sauces. It is sold in tubs or packs, sometimes strained to a smoother consistency. “White” describes a style rather than a single fixed recipe, so colour, saltiness, sweetness, and texture can differ among products.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Japanese

白味噌

shiro miso

Japanese

白みそ

shiro miso

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Shiromiso nutrition & diet

Shiromiso nutritional value

Reference: Miso

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
188kcal
Protein
12.8g
Carbs
18.1g
Fat
6.0g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Products vary with soybean-to-koji ratios, fermentation, salt, and straining; comparisons should identify the specific white-miso style and whether it is diluted or incorporated into another preparation.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: ANSES Ciqual 2025 — 20916 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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