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What is miso?
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What is miso?

Miso is essentially a thick, savoury cooking paste, most famous for making miso soups. It is made from fermented soybeans, and it originates from China, before being developed and refined further in Japan. It can be used as a soup or noodle base, as a marinade or dressing, even in desserts!

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Why miso is the new superfood! The Telegraph talks to Miso Tasty
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Why miso is the new superfood! The Telegraph talks to Miso Tasty

The Telegraph pick Miso Tasty’s brain’s about the benefits of miso as a superfood with founder Bonnie Chung and our in-house food scientist Malcolm Wilkes . Read the full article here:

“Spend a little while with your ear to the ground around trend-setting foodies, and you’ll almost certainly hear the word “miso” cropping up in conversation. The “new” superfood made from fermented soy beans has been a staple of the Japanese diet…

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Miso Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians?
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Miso Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians?

Miso has been a plant-based protein-source for hundreds of years for the Japanese. Naturally vegan and vegetarian, miso is suitable to people on most diets. When enjoying miso soup in a restaurant though, it is worth checking what stock (or ‘dashi‘) they are using, as traditionally miso soups and Japanese cuisine generally use a fish-based stock, so if you are vegan or vegetarian, do ask before ordering.

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