100 Years of Heritage
Our Commitment to Craftsmanship
Hanamaruki is a well-established miso producer with a history spanning over a century, founded in 1918 in the Shinshu (Nagano Prefecture).
Our corporate philosophy is rooted in "Valuing Natural Ingredients and Craftsmanship."
We meticulously select high-quality ingredients—soybeans, rice, and salt—and continue to produce miso with great care, unsparing effort, and attending to every detail.
What is Miso?
Miso is a traditional fermented food with a history of over 1300 years. It is one of the nation's most beloved and fundamental condiments, and is well known both domestically and internationally as the taste of Japan.
Miso is produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and koji-mold (from rice, barley, or soybeans), and it can be classified by compounding ratio, type of koji and aging period.
Miso varies greatly depending on the region in which it was produced. The region's climate, ingredients and recipes all play a part in each type of miso's unique flavor.
Types of Miso
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Kome Miso
(Rice-malt miso)
Very common kind of miso widely used in Japan.
Hanamaruki's product
Shinshu Shiro Miso, Shinshu Aka Miso, Inaka Miso.
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Kome Miso
(Rice-malt miso)
Has the mildest flavor and the lowest amount of salt among all miso.
Hanamaruki's product
Kyofu Shiro Miso, Shiro Miso, Koji Miso.
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Mame Miso
(Soybean-malt miso)
The darkest in color and the richest tasting among all miso.
Hanamaruki's product
IM Miso, Aka Dashi
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Mugi Miso
(Barley-malt miso)
Has a strong, sweet flavor and is consumed mostly in Kyushu area.
Hanamaruki's product
Awase Miso.
The color and
the taste of Miso
The color and the taste of miso depends on the ratio of rice koji and the length of fermentation.
The chart explains how the color and taste are affected by each condition.
High rice-Koji
Short fermentation
Low rice-Koji
Long fermentation
Kome Miso
Inaka Miso
Mugi Miso
Kome Miso
Koji Miso
Kome Miso
Shiro Miso
Kome Miso
Shinshu Miso Red type
Mame Miso
Aka Dashi
Kome Miso
Shinshu Miso White type
Kome Miso (Rice-malt-miso)
Made from soybeans,
malted rice and salt
Mame Miso (Soybean-malt-miso)
Made from soybeans,
malted soybeans and salt
Mugi Miso (Barley-malt-miso)
Made from soybeans,
malted barley and salt
Miso Map
Since miso is highly regionally specific, people in each area consume different types of miso.
According to the following map, the kome miso is the most widely used in Japan and includes the type of miso produced by Hanamaruki.
Mugi miso is mainly used in Kyushu area and mame miso in Chukyo area.
A wide variety of miso types are available to cater to your culinary needs and preferences.
SHIRO MISO 10 kg/20 kg
Strained Shinshu white miso featuring a refreshing flavor and savory umami taste.
AKA MISO 10 kg/20 kg
Strained Shinshu white miso featuring a rich aroma and savory umami taste.
What's MISO POWDER
Freeze Dried Miso Powders. Rehydrate for use in any application or incorporate directly into dry mixtures. Quickly dissolved and dispersed in water.
Our Freeze Dried Miso contains no other ingredients and are made from 100% miso paste. Our Freeze-Drying method, also known as vacuum freeze-drying, is a drying technique that involves freezing the moisture within food, converting it directly from ice to vapor under vacuum conditions, and thereby reducing the moisture content.
Because this method helps preserve the original taste, flavor and aroma, our powder miso retains its pure authentic taste.
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Powder Miso FD-E 20kg
Powdered white miso. Fresh, light and sweet flavor of miso.
- Packing style
- 20KG（44lbs） Kraft Paper Bag
- Ingredients
- Soybean, Rice, Salt
- Size
- 419×76×800（mm） 16.50×2.99×31.50（inches）
- Allergen
- Soybean
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Powder Miso FD-R 20kg
Powdered red miso. Deep, rich and kokumi flavor of miso.
- Packing style
- 20KG（44lbs） Kraft Paper Bag
- Ingredients
- Soybean, Rice, Salt
- Size
- 419×76×800（mm） 16.50×2.99×31.50（inches）
- Allergen
- Soybean
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Powder Miso FD-G 20kg
Powdered mellow white miso. Medium-bodied. Flavor that lies between white and red.
- Packing style
- 20KG（44lbs） Kraft Paper Bag
- Ingredients
- Soybean, Rice, Salt
- Size
- 419×76×800（mm） 16.50×2.99×31.50（inches）
- Allergen
- Soybean
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Powder Miso FD-SH 20kg
Powdered soybean miso, the longest fermented duration. Full-bodied, deepest
- Packing style
- 20KG（44lbs） Kraft Paper Bag
- Ingredients
- Soybean, Rice, Salt
- Size
- 419×76×800（mm） 16.50×2.99×31.50（inches）
- Allergen
- Soybean, Barley（Gluten）