Types of Miso According to its Ingredients

Kome Miso

A category of miso made with white rice; most common type miso

Genmai Miso

Made with brown rice giving it a unique, nutty, flavor; a newer variety of miso that's becoming popular in N. America

Mugi Miso

Made with barley grains, has a long fermentation period, a reddish/dark brown color and a deep, earthy flavor

Mame Miso

Mostly soybeans and very little grains. The soybeans cause it to darken and have a very rich flavor

*Hatcho miso- a type of mame miso

Soba Miso

Buckwheat is added to soba miso during fermentation, has a similar taste to other buckwheat products like soba noodles, uncommon