Shinshu Miso, Hikari, 400 g

Miso paste is a staple Japanese cooking ingredient made by fermenting soy beans, and sometimes barley and/or rice, with koji (an edible fungus that grows on rice and is also known as 'rice malt' or 'rice mould'). White miso is made from soy beans and a high percentage of rice which are fermented to create a light, slightly sweet taste. If you are looking to explore the wide world of miso, Japan Centre's Miso section is a good place to start.