MISO PASTE

These fermented soybean pastes range in flavour, from deep and bold to sweet and earthy. We tested 14.

WINNER

Yutaka Organic Miso Paste £4.79 for 300g; japancentre.com/en 79/100 This red miso paste makes a tasty broth that combines bold earthy flavours with a good dash of salt. It has a gently fishy note and a hint of sweetness, too.

RUNNER-UP

Miso Tasty Organic Shiro White Miso Cooking Paste £3.99 for 200g; Ocado 77/100

A white miso paste that makes a rich broth with a deep umami flavour and balanced sweet and salty tones.