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Miso is a fermented soybean paste produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and Aspergillus oryzae.
Origin: Japanese monks (7th century) — Japan
See full technique reference →During fermentation, Aspergillus oryzae enzymes proteolyze soybean proteins into peptides and free amino acids, creating umami flavor. Lactic and acetic acids are also produced, lowering the pH to 4.5–5.5 and preserving the paste.
Primary Reaction
Proteolysis of soybean proteins by Aspergillus oryzae enzymes
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