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methods using miso to flavor other foods in medieval times the word temaemiso meaning homemade miso appeared miso production is relatively simple so homemade versions spread throughout japan miso was used as military provisions during the sengoku period and making miso was an important economic activity for daimyōs of that era during the edo period 1603 1868 miso was also called hishio 醤 and kuki 豆支 7 8 and various types of miso that fit with each local climate and culture emerged throughout japan today miso is produced industrially in large quantities and traditional homemade miso has become a rarity in recent years many new types of miso have appeared including ones with added soup stocks or calcium made with beans other than soy or having reduced salt for health among other varieties available recreation of miso fermentation process six shaku fermentation barrel 1839 miso packed for transport meiji period 1910 ingredients edit miso nutritional value per 100 g 3 5 oz energy 831 kj 199 kcal carbohydrates 26 47 sugars 6 2 dietary fiber 5 4 fat 6 01 saturated 1 139 monounsaturated 1 242 polyunsaturated 3 204 protein 11 69 amino acids tryptophan 0 155 g threonine 0 479 g isoleucine 0 508 g leucine 0 82 g lysine 0 478 g methionine 0 129 g cystine 0 g phenylalanine 0 486 g tyrosine 0 352 g valine 0 547 g arginine 0 784 g histidine 0 243 g alanine 0 5 g aspartic acid 1 171 g glutamic acid 1 915 g glycine 0 447 g proline 0 619 g serine 0 601 g vitamins and minerals vitamins quantity dv vitamin a equiv beta carotene lutein zeaxanthin 0 4 μg 0 52 μg 0 μg thiamine b 1 8 0 098 mg riboflavin b 2 18 0 233 mg niacin b 3 6 0 906 mg pantothenic acid b 5 7 0 337 mg vitamin b 6 12 0 199 mg folate b 9 5 19 μg vitamin b 12 3 0 08 μg choline 13 72 2 mg vitamin c 0 0 mg vitamin d 0 0 iu vitamin e 0 0 01 mg vitamin k 24 29 3 μg minerals quantity dv calcium 4 57 mg iron 14 2 49 mg magnesium 11 48 mg manganese 37 0 859 mg phosphorus 13 159 mg potassium 7 210 mg selenium 13 7 μg sodium 162 3728 mg zinc 23 2 56 mg other constituents quantity water 50 alcohol ethanol 0 percentages estimated using us recommendations for adults 9 except for potassium which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the national academies 10 the ingredients used to produce miso may include any mix of soybeans barley rice buckwheat millet rye wheat hemp seed and cycad among others lately producers in other countries have also begun selling miso made from chickpeas corn azuki beans amaranth and quinoa fermentation time ranges from as little as five days to several years the variety of japanese miso is difficult to classify but is commonly done by grain type color taste and background mugi 麦 barley tsubu 粒 whole wheat barley genmai 玄米 brown rice moromi 醪 chunky healthy kōji is unblended nanban 南蛮 mixed with hot chili pepper for dipping sauce taima 大麻 hemp seed sobamugi 蕎麦 buckwheat hadakamugi 裸麦 highland barley nari 蘇鉄 made from cycad pulp buddhist temple diet gokoku 五穀 five grain soy wheat barley proso millet and foxtail millet many regions have their own specific variation on the miso standard for example the soybeans used in sendai miso are much more coarsely mashed than in normal soy miso miso made with rice such as shinshu miso 信州味噌 and shiro miso 白味噌 is called kome miso 米味噌 types and flavor edit akamiso red miso has a reddish brown color miso s taste aroma texture and appearance vary by region and season other important variables that contribute to a particular miso s flavor include temperature fermentation duration salt content variety of kōji and fermenting vessel the most common flavor categories of miso are shiromiso 白味噌 white miso akamiso 赤味噌 red miso awasemiso 合わせ味噌 mixed miso although white and red shiromiso and akamiso are the most common misos available different varieties may be preferred in particular regions of japan in the eastern kantō region that includes tokyo the darker brownish akamiso is popular while in the western kansai region encompassing osaka kyoto and kobe the lighter shiromiso is preferred bowl of ramen with miso broth a more nuanced breakdown of the flavors is as follows kome miso 米味噌 or rice miso can be yellow yellowish white red etc whitish miso is made from boiled soybeans and reddish miso is made from steamed soybeans kome miso is consumed more in eastern japan and the hokuriku and kinki areas mugi miso 麦味噌 or barley miso is a whitish miso produced in kyushu western chugoku and shikoku areas another reddish mugi miso is produced in the northern kanto area mugi miso has a peculiar smell mame miso 豆味噌 or soybean miso is a darker more reddish brown than kome miso this is not as sweet as some other varieties but it has some astringency and good umami 旨味 flavor this miso requires a long maturing term mame miso is consumed mostly in aichi prefecture gifu prefecture and mie prefecture soybean grain free miso is also labeled hatchō miso 八丁味噌 11 hatchō miso is an okazaki aichi specialty and has its origins in mikawa province during the sengoku period the processing method with large wooden barrels and stones on the lid remains unchanged chōgō 調合 or awase 合わせ miso or mixed miso comes in many types because it is a mixture or compound of other varieties of miso this may improve the weak points of each type of miso for example mame miso is very salty but when combined with kome miso the finished product has a mild taste akamiso 赤味噌 or red miso is aged sometimes for more than one year as a result due to the maillard reaction the color changes gradually from white to red or black thus giving it the name red miso characteristics of the flavor are saltiness and some astringency with umami it is often a much stronger tasting miso factors in the depth of color are the formula of the soybeans and the quantity used generally steamed soybeans are more deeply colored than boiled soybeans shiromiso 白味噌 or white miso is the most widely produced miso made in many regions of the country its main ingredients are rice barley and a small quantity of soybeans if more soybeans were added the miso would be red or brown compared with red miso white miso has a very short fermentation time the taste is sweet and the umami is soft or light compared to red miso chemical properties of flavor and aroma compounds edit miso used to flavor saba the distinct and unique aroma of miso determines its quality many reactions occur among the components of miso primarily the maillard reaction a non enzymatic reaction of an amino group with a reducing sugar the volatile compounds produced from this reaction give miso its characteristic flavor and aroma depending on the microorganism in combination with the variety of soybean or cereal used many flavor compounds are produced that give rise to the different types of miso fermentation products such as furanone compounds including 4 hydroxy 2 or 5 ethyl 5 or 2 methyl 3 2h furanone hemf and 4 hydroxy 2 5 dimethyl 3 2h furanone hdmf are novel flavor compounds of miso 12 hemf is especially known for its sweet aroma and is very important for the sensory evaluation of the aroma of rice miso 12 the unique sensory properties of miso are complex the key factor in the final product s overall quality is the microorganisms enzymatic activity they use the composition of miso rice barley and soybeans to produce different pigments flavors and aroma compounds proteolysis of soybean protein produces constituent amino acids that impart an umami taste that enhances the relatively dull taste of soybean by itself 12 soy protein contains a substantial amount of glutamate the salt of which is known as msg or monosodium glutamate a popular ingredient used by food manufacturers to improve the taste of their products 13 the umami effect of msg itself is one dimensional the umami taste of miso is multidimensional because of the myriad amino acids and fermentation products barley miso is a traditional farmhouse variety made for personal use often called rural miso domestic barley is used more than imported barley containing glutamic acid and aromatic compounds such as ferulic acid and vanillic acid barley miso is distinguished by a characteristic flavor 12 fermentation edit fresh miso sold in mito city japan miso s unique properties and flavor profile can be attributed to the compounds produced through the fermentation process miso depending on the variety consists of a starter culture called kōji 麹 soybeans and usually a grain either rice barley or rye 14 the miso goes through a two step process first creating the kōji and second the kōji is combined with the other components and the mixture is left to be enzymatically digested fermented and aged creating koji edit hatchō miso fermenting in barrels koji is produced by introducing the mold aspergillus oryzae onto steamed white rice this mold culture comes from dried a oryzae spores called tane kōji 種麹 たねこうじ or starter koji and is isolated from plant matter usually rice and cultivated 15 in the past the natural presence of a oryzae spores was relied upon to create koji but because of the difficulty of producing the culture tane kōji is added almost universally in both industrial and traditional production of miso tane kōji is produced much in the same way as koji but also has a small portion of wood ash added to the mixture 16 which gives important nutrients to the fungus as well as promoting sporulation a oryzae is an aerobic fungus and is the most active fermenting agent in koji 14 as it produces amylolytic and proteolytic enzymes which are essential to creating the final miso product amylolytic enzymes such as amylase aid in the breakdown of starch in the grains to sugar and dextrin 17 while proteolytic enzymes such as protease catalyze the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids these both aid in the enzymatic digestion of rice and soybeans depending on the strain of a oryzae the enzymatic composition varies thereby changing the characteristics of the final miso product for example the strain used to create the sweeter white miso would likely produce a higher content of amylolytic enzymes while comparatively soybean miso might have a higher content of proteolytic enzymes to create optimal conditions for enzymatic production and the growth of a oryzae the koji s environment must be carefully regulated temperature humidity and oxygen content are all important factors in maximizing mold growth and enzyme production and preventing other harmful bacteria from producing once the koji has reached a desirable flavor profile it is usually mixed with salt to prevent further fermentation 18 although other strains of fungi have been used to produce koji a oryzae is the most desirable because of several properties including the fact that it does not produce aflatoxin 16 storage and preparation edit miso is often sold in square containers miso typically comes as a paste in a sealed container requiring refrigeration after opening natural miso is a living food containing many beneficial microorganisms such as tetragenococcus halophilus which can be killed by overcooking for this reason the miso should be added to soups or other foods prepared just before they are removed from the heat using miso without any cooking may be even better 19 usage edit nasu dengaku or eggplant with miso sauce miso is a part of many japanese style meals it most commonly appears as the main ingredient of miso soup which is eaten daily by much of the japanese population the pairing of plain rice and miso soup is a fundamental unit of japanese cuisine this pairing is the basis of a traditional japanese breakfast miso is used in many other types of soup and soup like dishes including some kinds of ramen udon nabe and imoni generally such dishes have the title miso prefixed to their name for example miso udon and have a heavier earthier flavor and aroma than other japanese soups that are not miso based tonkatsu fried pork cutlet with miso based sauce many traditional confections use a sweet thick miso glaze such as mochi and dango miso glazed treats are strongly associated with japanese festivals although they are available year round at supermarkets the consistency of miso glaze ranges from thick and taffy like to thin and drippy soybean miso is used to make a type of pickle called misozuke 20 these pickles are typically made from cucumber daikon napa cabbage or eggplant and are sweeter and less salty than the standard japanese salt pickle other foods with miso as an ingredient include dengaku miso sweetened with molasses used for grilling yakimochi charcoal grilled mochi covered in miso miso braised vegetables or mushrooms marinades fish or chicken can be mixed with miso and rice wine overnight to be grilled corn on the cob in japan is often coated with shiro miso wrapped in foil and grilled sauces sauces like misoyaki a variant on teriyaki dips used as a dip to eat with vegetables e g cucumbers daikon carrots etc side dish miso is often eaten as a condiment and a side dish mixed or cooked miso with spices or vegetables is called okazu miso おかず味噌 often eaten along with hot rice or spread over onigiri dark miso soup miso on konnyaku as oden miso onigiri dark miso sauce on tonkatsu miso udon with tempura miso ramen miso on cucumber and squid salad nutrition and health edit claims that miso is high in vitamin b 12 have been contradicted in some studies 21 some experts suggest that miso is a source of lactobacillus acidophilus 22 miso is relatively high in salt which could contribute to increased blood pressure in the small percentage of the population with sodium sensitive prehypertension or hypertension several studies using salt sensitive hypertensive models and analyzing long term intake have suggested that miso lessens salt s effects on blood pressure 23 24 25 see also edit food portal dòubànjiàng 豆瓣醬 doenjang 된장 dòuchǐ 豆豉 hozon 保存 fermented bean paste list of fermented soy products 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