Carwari Organic White Miso Paste 500g

A mild, sweet, naturally fermented white miso paste made from three certified organic ingredients. Unpasteurised and live. Made in Australia by Carwari using traditional Japanese fermentation methods. White miso (shiro miso) is the mildest and sweetest of the main miso varieties, produced using a shorter fermentation period than red or brown miso. Before fermentation, the soybeans are peeled to remove any residual bitterness from the hull, then combined with a higher ratio of rice koji - the cultured rice that drives fermentation and contributes the characteristic gentle sweetness and aromatic quality of white miso. The result is a pale, smooth paste with a mellow umami depth, a subtle sweetness, and a clean, slightly tangy finish from the fermentation. It dissolves easily into warm water for miso soup, whisks smoothly into dressings and marinades, and adds a quiet savoury depth to dishes without the more assertive flavour of darker miso varieties. Carwari's white miso is unpasteurised - the fermentation process has not been halted by heat, meaning the naturally occurring cultures produced during fermentation remain active in the paste. Three ingredients. No additives. No GMO. ACO certified organic. Carwari is a Sydney-based food company founded around 45 years ago, originally to supply traditional Middle Eastern products including tahini. They incorporated Japanese fermentation techniques and products into their range from 2006, applying the same philosophy of quality ingredients and minimal processing. Their miso range is ACO certified organic and made in Australia at their Homebush West, NSW facility. Why people love it Three certified organic ingredients: soy beans, rice, salt Traditional Japanese natural fermentation method Unpasteurised - live, unheated miso Higher rice koji ratio for a naturally mild and sweet flavour profile No additives, no GMO, no artificial colours or preservatives ACO certified organic Gluten free, vegan Made in Australia (Homebush West, NSW) by Carwari 500g tub How to use it White miso's mild flavour makes it the most versatile miso for everyday cooking: Miso soup: dissolve 1 to 2 teaspoons in a ladle of hot (not boiling) dashi or vegetable stock, then add to the pot. Do not boil miso - add it off the heat to preserve the live cultures and flavour Salad dressings: whisk with rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and a little honey for a classic miso dressing Marinades: combine with mirin, sake, and a touch of sugar for a classic miso glaze for salmon, eggplant, tofu, or chicken Butter: blend softened butter with white miso for a rich, umami compound butter for grilled corn, vegetables, or bread Ramen and noodle broth: stirred through hot broth as a flavour base Roasted vegetables: toss cauliflower, pumpkin, or carrots in a miso, olive oil, and maple syrup mixture before roasting Hummus: a tablespoon blended into chickpea hummus adds a deeper, more savoury dimension Pasta: thinned with pasta water and butter as a simple umami pasta sauce A note on temperature: miso should not be boiled. Add to dishes off the heat or at the end of cooking to preserve its flavour and live cultures. Storage Store in a cool dry place before opening. Refrigerate after opening and use within 3 months. As an unpasteurised live product, refrigeration is important after opening to maintain quality and slow continued fermentation. The surface of the paste may darken slightly over time - this is normal oxidation and does not affect quality. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the paste before replacing the lid to minimise oxidation. Ingredients Organic Soy Beans, Organic Rice, Salt. Contains: soy. Gluten free. Vegan. No additives. No GMO. ACO Certified Organic. Country of origin: Made in Australia (Homebush West, NSW). Certification: ACO Certified Organic. About Carwari Carwari is a Sydney-based food company founded around 45 years ago, originally supplying traditional Middle Eastern products including tahini. From 2006 they expanded into Japanese fermented foods, applying traditional techniques and minimal processing to produce an ACO certified organic miso range made entirely in Australia. Santos also stocks Carwari Organic Hulled and Unhulled Tahini. Why Santos Organics Santos has been the Northern Rivers' organic food shop since 1978. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every purchase supports our work in community food systems, environmental advocacy, and the Grow the Growers project. We stock Carwari because their commitment to certified organic ingredients, traditional methods, and Australian manufacturing meets the Santos Care Check standard.