History Tracing its origins back to China, miso is thought to have been introduced to Japan about 1,200 or 1,300 years ago. The mixtures of beans, grains and salt was an efficient means of preservation in warmer temperatures. Originally a delicacy enjoyed only by the extremely wealthy, it became a staple for samurai, thanks to…

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