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Traditional miso paste can undergo a fermentation process lasting up to how long to reach its darkest, most umami-rich state?
Answer
Three years
While some miso ferments in a matter of months, the darkest, most intensely flavored varieties can take up to three years to fully develop.
💡 Did you know?
Miso paste fermentation can take up to three years, and the longer it ages, the darker and more umami-rich it becomes.
Other options people guess
- Three weeks
- Three months
- Three days
Topics
- miso
- fermentation
- food-history
- japanese-cuisine
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