Japanese White Shiro Miso Paste 400 g - Hikari

Discover the delicate umami of Hikari’s Japanese White Shiro Miso Paste — a mild, slightly sweet fermented soybean paste made with rice. This traditional Japanese ingredient is essential for miso soup but also versatile enough for marinades, sauces, and dressings.

Fun Fact

Shiro miso, or “white miso,” is fermented for a shorter time than darker miso varieties, resulting in a lighter color and milder, sweeter taste.

How to Use This Product

1. Dissolve in hot water to make classic miso soup.
2. Use as a base for ramen broth or sauces.
3. Whisk into marinades, dressings or glazes for vegetables and grilled meats.

Recipe Ideas

Simple Miso Soup
Mix 1 tbsp of miso paste into a cup of hot (not boiling) water. Add soft tofu, seaweed, and spring onions for an authentic Japanese starter.

Miso Glazed Eggplant
Roast halved eggplants, then brush with a glaze of miso paste, sugar, and mirin. Broil briefly until caramelized.

Questions & Answers

Is it vegan?
Yes — this miso paste contains no animal products.

Does this product contain allergens?
Yes — it contains soy.

Storage?
Keep refrigerated after opening.

Sustainability & Ethical Info

Packaged in plastic. Please follow local recycling guidelines.

Ingredients / Composition

• Water
• Soybeans (30%)
• Rice
• Salt
• Alcohol

Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)

• Energy: 836 kJ / 199 kcal
• Fat: 6.2 g (saturated 1 g)
• Carbohydrate: 22 g (sugars 10 g)
• Fiber: 4.9 g
• Protein: 11 g
• Salt: 11.6 g