How long does it take to make Miso (Traditional)?

Miso (Traditional) takes 1.0 years — from start to finish across 5 stages.

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Timeline Overview

Total Duration

1.0 years

Stages

5

Category

Fermentation

White miso ferments 1-3 months. Red miso ferments 1-3 years. Hatcho miso can age 3+ years.

Stages

Koji Preparation 2 days

Rice or barley inoculated with Aspergillus oryzae

Mixing & Packing 1 day

Koji, soybeans, and salt combined, pressed into vats

White Miso (Shiro) 2 months

Light, sweet — ferments just 1-3 months

Red Miso (Aka) 1.0 years

Rich, salty — ferments 1-3 years

Hatcho Miso 3.0 years

Pure soybean, 3+ years — intensely savory

For perspective...

That's 1.0 years. A child born today would be 1 years old when this finishes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Miso (Traditional)?
White miso ferments 1-3 months. Red miso ferments 1-3 years. Hatcho miso can age 3+ years.
What are the stages of making Miso (Traditional)?
There are 5 main stages: Koji Preparation, Mixing & Packing, White Miso (Shiro), Red Miso (Aka), Hatcho Miso.

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