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Goma-miso (Sesame Miso)

ごまみそ (Goma-miso)

Also known as: Goma-miso, Sesame miso, 胡麻味噌

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameごまみそ
Common Japanese notationsごまみそ, 胡麻味噌, ゴマミソ
OriginSpecialty miso prepared with ground sesame; not a discrete miso-fermentation but a culinary preparation combining miso with ground sesame for distinctive flavor and richness
Typical functionsSalad dressings, Dipping sauce for shabu-shabu and yasai-sticks, Cooking ingredient
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. **Sesame is JAS recommended-disclosure allergen.** Soybean disclosure (in miso) essential.

Goma-miso (ごまみそ / 胡麻味噌) is sesame-blended miso for salad dressings, shabu-shabu dipping, and cooking. Sesame allergen disclosure.

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  • Pre-prepared goma-miso retail bottles

Ingredient profile

Miso combined with ground sesame, culinary preparation.

OEM applications

Salad dressings.

Shabu-shabu dipping.

Cooking.

For OEM: bottled retail OEM.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Sesame and soybean allergen disclosure.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUSesame mandatory allergen.
USASesame is now mandatory US allergen (2023+).
ChinaEstablished trade.
KoreaEstablished trade.

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Quick answers

What is Goma-miso (Sesame Miso)?
Goma-miso (ごまみそ / 胡麻味噌) is sesame-blended miso for salad dressings, shabu-shabu dipping, and cooking. Sesame allergen disclosure.
What is the regulatory status of Goma-miso (Sesame Miso) in Japan?
Standard food labeling. **Sesame is JAS recommended-disclosure allergen.** Soybean disclosure (in miso) essential.
What products typically use Goma-miso (Sesame Miso)?
Pre-prepared goma-miso retail bottles
Where does Goma-miso (Sesame Miso) come from?
Specialty miso prepared with ground sesame; not a discrete miso-fermentation but a culinary preparation combining miso with ground sesame for distinctive flavor and richness
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Goma-miso (Sesame Miso)?
JSCI: ごまみそ

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References

  1. 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — ごまみそ

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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