noun
sweet miso; low-salt miso
A type of miso with a higher proportion of rice koji or barley koji, resulting in a milder, sweeter taste and lower salt content compared to regular miso. Often used in dips, dressings, and light soups.
See also: 味噌
甘味噌は、白みそとも呼ばれることがあります。
Sweet miso is sometimes also called white miso.
この甘味噌は塩分が控えめで、まろやかな味わいです。
This sweet miso is low in salt and has a mellow flavor.
Compound of 甘 (sweet) and 味噌 (miso).