South River, Organic Chick Pea 1 Year Aged Miso, 1 Lb

I love exploring different flavors. But with a soy allergy, this wonderful umami flavor has been missing from my repertoire. I also look to find products that are minimally processed and contain ingredients that I can recognize as food. Recently, I came across South River Chickpea Miso. The label boasts that it is made from Certified Organic Chickpeas using Traditionally Wood-Fired and Unpasteurized methodology. It also states it contains no GMO ingredients. The net weight of the product is 16oz. The list of ingredients is Deep Well Water, lightly polished organic brown rice, organic chickpeas, sun dried sea salt, organic sea vegetables and koji culture. Not one chemical or preservative is included in this very clean product. Given the pure ingredients, the miso must be refrigerated but it does not provide a used by date but rather states when refrigerated it can be kept for an unlimited time. Serving size is 1 teaspoon with 75 servings in the glass container. Calories per serving is 10. It contains zero protein or fat, 170 mg sodium and 2 grams of carbohydrates but no added sugars. Some of the key points on the label include • Entirely hand crafted in the century old Japanese farmhouse tradition. • Slow cooked beans on a massive masonry stove – wood fired. • Rich flavor and distinctive whole grain texture • Contains millions of active probiotic micro-organisms and enzymes Ways in which this miso can be used mirrors soy-based miso including soups, stews, stir fries, marinades, and dressings to name a few. I tried the recipe found on the label for chickpea leek soup. I also created a dish from Brown Rice Raman with bok choy, celery, red pepper, mushrooms, and roasted chicken flavored with a miso sauce. I found the flavor to be wonderfully pleasing to the palate. The biggest complaint found in the oneline reviews is the seal on the jar being broken and the Miso leaking. I did not experience this complaint. Given my favorable experience, I would recommend this product for people who have a sensitivity or allergy to soy. It provides the same umami flavor and is delicious.

My miso just arrived. It’s liquid leaked all over the box and on the other item I purchased! NO RETURNS allowed. I can’t even try the miso to write a review about the actual miso because I’m afraid it is now spoiled! $25.00 for a broken jar of miso! DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY. If it arrives broken, too bad so sad!

Really delicious miso flavor without the soy. So glad to find this product. It did leak a little in transit, but was not a big mess.

Great alternative for soy allergies. It’s a lighter flavor than the red bean miso by this brand. The miso isn’t as deep as the red bean one but is more similar to regular miso. It’s expensive but I would buy it again due to soy allergies.

My son has a soy allergy but loves Japanese food. This is a great substitute. Tastes very close to the real thing. It is a bit pricey but it is better than going without

I should've looked closer at all the reviews. everyone is right. the package, each time I ordered it, was in tact but the jar was broken and leaking inside every time. Do NOT buy this and expect it to be in one piece and usable when you get it, unless you by some chance are lucky. Plus it's non-returnable. luckily I was able to get a refund... but still, it was a waste of time and effort to buy.

I have used this before. The taste is amazing. Unfortunately, like other reviewers, my package arrived with the jar leaking all over and the box was wet. The paper seal was intact, but the manufacturer should use a different vessel. This is a fermented food, and I can only think that the gas from fermentation is what breaks the del, especially when I have witnessed the tossing of packages in the delivery process.

My favorite brand of miso and like all flavors and to mix them.