Shiromiso is the most commonly produced type of miso. Made with rice, barley, and soybeans, shiromiso is a softer expression of the form, with a mild, sweet taste. It has half the salt of other miso and is also called 'sweet white' or 'Kyoto-style' miso. Shiromiso's light colour, mellow sweet flavour and lower sodium content makes it the most popular type of miso in Japan. It's ideal for warm weather as a seasoning, a dip, in soups and dressings, as a marinade, or spread on potatoes, sweet corn, and bread. It is excellent for miso soup, bean, vegetable and noodle soups; as a seasoning in cooking; as a dip for vegetables (diluted to taste), in creamy salad dressing, or as a marinade. Topping a baked potato or sweet corn with a small amount of shiromiso to add rich flavor and nutrition with very little fat.