Sansho pepper miso paste by Namikura Miso Co. is a unique Japanese condiment made from fermenting soybeans with white rice koji, a naturally occurring mold prevalent in traditional Japanese dishes. This paste is mixed with Japanese Sansho peppers carrying sweet, citrusy flavors and no spicy undertones. However, Sansho peppers add pleasing tingling and numbing sensations to the condiment.

Since the 7th century, when miso paste was made for the first time by Buddhist monks, this rich condiment has been a perennial part of Japanese cuisine. This indispensable seasoning is made from only a couple of ingredients: fermented soybeans, salt, and white rice koji, a culinary mold necessary for making sake, too. Now, miso paste has spread across the globe, predominantly East Asia, used for traditional soups, stews, and curries. This particular condiment by Namikura Miso Co. is mixed with Sansho peppers, a Japanese variety with citrusy flavors and very mild spiciness. In our carefully curated collection, you can discover all flavors of Japanese miso, from chocolate to yuzu!

Namikura Miso Co. is a family-owned company producing the highest quality miso, loved throughout Japan for its impeccable flavor and texture. With the fifth generation of producers running the company, the brand is regarded as one of the few who take time to get involved in every manufacturing process, starting from hand-selecting locally sourced ingredients, cooking, and packaging. You can discover all the products by Namikura Miso Co. and many more in our Japanese grocery store online!

Sansho pepper miso paste by Namikura Miso Co. will be an exciting addition to your stews, soups, and curries. However, the citrusy flavor and numbing sensation of Sansho peppers will go best with marinades for your meaty dishes. 

• Ingredients: Organic White Rice Koji, Organic Whole Soybeans, Sansho Pepper, Water, Sea Salt. Flavor: Lighter fermented soybean flavor, lemon verbena, mint, white pepper, mild salinity, slightly sweet. The noted tongue tingle sensation of Sansho Pepper is present. Color: Dark Green. Storage: Shelf Stable, See Best By Date - Refrigerate After Opening
• Product Weight: 5.65 oz (160g)
• Product of Japan

WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including acrylamide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.