How long does it last after opened? I am the only person in my house hold who likes/makes miso soup.

Food safety engineers will love this: When we lived in Japan and had a miso sales man come to our door and give his pitch for his miso, he told me that it grows mold, just mix it in. He said I could store it at room temp. When I was a little girl and my grandmother made miso from scratch i remember mold growing on it! Ha ha. All true. So we ended up buying that miso that the guy sold and it didn't grow mold that I could see. It was a large tub so I couldn't store it in the fridge b/c of space economy. Now that we live in the States, I store my miso in the fridge and don't at all worry about it going bad of years! What I love about miso is that it is one of the few ways one can eat soybeans more safely with recent research. Soy has different concerns for health troubles. But fermented soy is totally different. Tempeh (Indonesian) is also fermented. So your miso in your fridge will last long!

There is not an ingredient list on this page. Can you list the ingredients for me? Thank you if you can help! :)

Water, soybean, rice, salt, alcohol to preserve freshness, riboflavin.

How is this shipped (cold)? Our deliveries dont arrive til late evening, so I'm concerned about it remaining in a hot truck all day.

I live in the desert, and it arrived hot, melted and up against one side. But it's sealed. Not sure how much the heat might affect the flavor since I haven't had this one before. But yea, it's shipped in a box with some bubble wrap.

Is it nonGMO, & non MSG?

according to the label it is both non-gmo & has no msg. I know I'm posting this close to a year after the question was asked, and the picture may have changed since then.

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Awase Miso Soyabean Paste (Aka + Shiro) - 500 Gram - GMO Free Japanese Miso Paste

Product ID: 2281275

Details

Brand
MIKO
Flavor
Miso
Item Weight
1.1 Pounds
Package Information
Tub
Specialty
Non GMO

🌱100% Non-GMO soybeans

🥢Authentic Japanese blend

🛢️Generous 500g tub

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Description

🥢 Elevate your meals with Japan’s #1 miso magic!

CLEAN CONSCIOUS - Crafted from GMO-free soybeans, aligning with your health and sustainability values.
COMPACT CONVENIENT - 500g tub designed for easy storage and long-lasting freshness in your kitchen.
PERFECT UMAMI FUSION - A masterful blend of Aka (red) and Shiro (white) miso for rich, balanced flavor.
TRUSTED QUALITY POPULARITY - Ranked #1 in Miso Paste with 4.5-star rating from 3,000+ satisfied gourmets.
VERSATILE CULINARY ESSENTIAL - Elevate soups, marinades, and dressings with this all-in-one Japanese staple.

Awase Miso Soyabean Paste combines traditional Aka and Shiro miso varieties into a 500g tub of GMO-free, authentic Japanese soybean paste. Highly rated and top-ranked in its category, it offers a rich umami flavor perfect for enhancing soups and a variety of Asian dishes.

Specifications

ASIN	B000N1LF96
Best Sellers Rank	#8,314 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #1 in Miso Paste
Brand	MIKO
Brand Name	MIKO
Container Type	Tub
Cuisine	Asian
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 3,004 Reviews
Flavor	Miso
Item Form	Paste
Item Package Weight	0.55 Kilograms
Item Weight	1.1 Pounds
Manufacturer	Riken
Number of Items	1
Package Information	Tub
Package Weight	0.55 Kilograms
Set Name	Awase Miso Set
Size	17.64 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Non GMO
UPC	778554432720
Unit Count	17.5 Ounce

Reviews

D**S

Misoyumalicious

Great product ! Great flavor! Enjoy 😊

15.06.2026

J**B

Perfect every time!

The original taste of authentic Japanese miso!

12.06.2026

H**E

Tastes great! Love it!

I love the flavor. I added no additional seasonings just the paste, 1/4 bone broth the rest water, tofu, and spring onions. It’s easy to use and it’s not salty. My package came sealed. Great value, but it tastes so good I’m going to finish the tub in probably 2 - 3 weeks. Good quality & fresh.

27.03.2026

T**2

Easily Blends

The product arrived in good order. I added it to vegetable broth and it blended easily. It has a mild good taste. It is a little high on sodium content for me, so I carefully add. Will purchase again.

14.06.2026

T**S

Great taste

On time and as described. Good miso.

22.05.2026

A**C

Yum

Delicious. This makes a perfect miso soup.

20.05.2026

C**D

Good for the tummy and comforting!

Scheduled two day delivery, actually received in 1 day. Blend of red and white miso, delicious flavor, dissolves quickly. Miso settles my digestive track, and tastes great. That's a win/win in my book!!

26.04.2026

C**N

Very good.

Very yummy. Arrives fast. My second order and I recommended this to a friend since this type miso isn't available locally.

7.04.2026

A**R

Great taste

Excellent product all round. Great taste. Will definitely order again and again and again

11.06.2026

D**S

Awesome miso!

Took a while to arrive but I love this miso.good flavor and it actually lasts long time!

24.03.2025

S**E

Miso Paste

I have been using miso paste for years and this one is a great buy. Will purchase another when needed.

24.01.2024

D**S

Quality product

The flavor is very good, but the price may be a bit high. But I am happy with the purchase.

11.03.2021

S**I

Ingridients.

To much salt for my taste.

14.08.2024

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