Yutaka White Miso

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Is Yutaka White Miso healthy?

Yutaka White Miso scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. White miso is a fermented product made primarily from soybeans, rice, and salt, which contributes to its moderate processing level.

How processed is Yutaka White Miso?

Yutaka White Miso is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Yutaka White Miso's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Soybeans 35%, Rice count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Yutaka White Miso

Yutaka
80 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$65.16 · 300 g · pack of 3 · $2.05 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Tazaki Foods
Category Legumes and Their Products
Summary

White miso is a fermented product made primarily from soybeans, rice, and salt, which contributes to its moderate processing level. The fermentation process enhances nutrient absorption and digestibility, making it a beneficial source of plant-based protein and essential amino acids. However, the product's high salt content and its classification as a processed food limit its score, despite the clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 4

Soybeans 35%
Good

Soybeans are a good source of plant-based protein and contain beneficial nutrients, making them a healthy component.

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Rice
Good

Rice provides carbohydrates and energy, and is a traditional ingredient in miso that adds to its nutritional profile.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a basic ingredient that helps in the fermentation process and dilutes other ingredients, with no significant health impact.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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