How Miso is Processed

Kome miso

Kome miso process

Malt TypeTasteColorSodium (Range)
Kome Miso
(Rice malt miso)
Sweet White 5–7%
Red 5–7%
Semisweet Pale yellow 7–12%
Red 11–13%
Full-bodied Pale yellow 11–13%
Red 11–13%

Mugi miso

Mugi miso process

Malt TypeTasteColorSodium (Range)
Mugi Miso
(Barley malt miso)
Sweet Pale yellow 9–11%
Full-bodied Red 11–13%

Mame miso

Mame miso process

Malt TypeTasteColorSodium (Range)
Mame Miso
(Soybean malt miso)
Deep and rich Dark brown 10–12%

A large portion of the contents of this page are taken from the Miso Online site of the Japan Miso Promotion Board.