Download or read book Miso Production written by William Shurtleff and published by Soyinfo Center. This book was released on 1980 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The traditional Japanese craft of producing miso is described in detail for people familiar with the many varieties of this fermented soybean product who are interested in producing it for community or commercial use. The methods and equipment are given in detail for traditional, semitraditional or modern factory operations; most equipment and ingredients are available in the U.S. Red miso is made from white rice, salt, soybeans, and koji starter; the recipe can be adapted for use with brown rice, barley, and several varieties of soybeans. Other types of miso described include hatcho, mellow white and light yellow. Additional information includes producers of miso and miso equipment in Japan and the U.S., sources of soybeans and sources of koji and koji starter.