Sunday, October 30, 2011

What is agar and miso food?

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Answer:


Agar or agar agar is a gelatinous substance derived from red algae. It is used in desserts in Japan like Mizuyokan - a popular Japanese red bean jelly made from agar.

Miso is a paste from Japan made from crushed soybeans, barley, rice or wheat and a mold known as koji. Miso is fermented anywhere from a few weeks to a few years. The most common types of miso are red, white, barley and soybean. Miso was introduced to Japan by Buddhist monks in the 7th century, and has several well known health benefits.

Read all about Miso here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

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