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Sumiso (Vinegar Miso)

酢みそ (Sumiso)

Also known as: Sumiso, Vinegar miso, 酢味噌

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name酢みそ
Common Japanese notations酢みそ, 酢味噌, スミソ
OriginVinegar miso — combining miso, vinegar (typically rice vinegar), and sugar/mirin (without mustard, distinct from karashi-zumiso)
Typical functionsNuta dressings without mustard, Cucumber sumomo and sashimi accompaniment
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. Soybean allergen disclosure recommended.

Sumiso (酢みそ) is vinegar miso preparation (without mustard) — used for nuta dressings, cucumber sumomo, and sashimi accompaniment.

Classification

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Functions

Regulatory tags

Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Bottled sumiso retail

What it is

Miso + vinegar + sugar preparation, no mustard.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Nuta dressings.

Cucumber sumomo.

Sashimi accompaniment.

For OEM: bottled retail OEM.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Soybean allergen recommended.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNiche specialty positioning.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaNiche specialty positioning.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

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Related ingredients

References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 酢みそ

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

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