white miso paste

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Is white miso paste healthy?

white miso paste scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. White miso paste is a processed food with a relatively simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of water, rice, soybeans, and salt.

How processed is white miso paste?

white miso paste is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive white miso paste's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, White Miso is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
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Category Condiments
Summary

White miso paste is a processed food with a relatively simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of water, rice, soybeans, and salt. The fermentation process of soybeans can reduce anti-nutrients and improve digestibility, which is a positive aspect. However, the presence of soybeans, a common allergen, and the high salt content contribute to a moderate processing level, which limits the score despite the clean label.

Key ingredients 3

Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient essential for processing and dilution, with no significant health impact.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is a neutral ingredient used for flavor and preservation, but excessive intake can contribute to high blood pressure.

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White Miso
Bad

White miso is considered 'bad' because it is a processed food with high salt content and can be high in sodium, which may impact health if consumed excessively.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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