Certified Organic. USDA Organic. Certified by Baystate Organic Certifiers. No GMOs. Traditionally wood-fired & unpasteurized. South River Miso is the only unpasteurized, certified organic Miso that is entirely handcrafted in the centuries-old Japanese farmhouse tradition. Central to our process is the long, slow cooking of the beans by wood fire with a massive masonry stove. Our time-honored methods create the rich flavor and distinctive whole grain texture common to all Miso made before modern food processing. Each teaspoon contains millions of probiotic micro-organisms and enzymes which unlock the nutrition and full flavor of all foods. Nourishing life for the human spirit since 1979. A one-year light miso (Aged in wood for a minimum of 3 months). this soy-free miso features the beautiful red azuki bean, long valued in Asian folk traditions for nourishing the deep essential energies of the body. I deal for seasoning light soups, sauces, and salad dressing. Unpasteurized. southrivermiso.com. For more recipes please visit southrivermiso.com. Glass packaging insures the purity of our product.