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Sumiso (Vinegar Miso)
酢みそ (Sumiso)
Also known as: Sumiso, Vinegar miso, 酢味噌
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 酢みそ |
| Common Japanese notations | 酢みそ, 酢味噌, スミソ |
| Origin | Vinegar miso — combining miso, vinegar (typically rice vinegar), and sugar/mirin (without mustard, distinct from karashi-zumiso) |
| Typical functions | Nuta dressings without mustard, Cucumber sumomo and sashimi accompaniment |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard 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.
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- Bottled sumiso retail
Ingredient profile
Miso + vinegar + sugar preparation, no mustard.
OEM applications
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
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- What is Sumiso (Vinegar Miso)?
- Sumiso (酢みそ) is vinegar miso preparation (without mustard) — used for nuta dressings, cucumber sumomo, and sashimi accompaniment.
- What is the regulatory status of Sumiso (Vinegar Miso) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Soybean allergen disclosure recommended.
- What products typically use Sumiso (Vinegar Miso)?
- Bottled sumiso retail
- Where does Sumiso (Vinegar Miso) come from?
- Vinegar miso — combining miso, vinegar (typically rice vinegar), and sugar/mirin (without mustard, distinct from karashi-zumiso)
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Sumiso (Vinegar Miso)?
- JSCI: 酢みそ
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 酢みそ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.