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Miso my mayo! An amazing mayonnaise alternative

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I wasn't exactly looking for an alternative to mayo before someone recommended Miso Mayo to me. I don't eat a lot of mayonnaise normally, but still, it's a steadfast condiment that always hits the spot when I need it. But I figured I give this soy-based vegan alternative a try--anything to liven up a dull sandwich, right? Miso Mayo is so good! You can tell for yourself because it says it right there on the bottle: "So Good!" They ain't lyin'.

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It's gluten free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and cholesterol free, which might make you think it's taste-free as well. It's not. It's like a savory miso soup-flavored condiment that's unlike anything else in your refrigerator. It's tangy and rich and not sweet like mayo. But I must warn you, a little goes a long way, and because it has such a distinct taste I would use it sparingly on my first run out. This stuff packs a punch on a turkey sandwich, so use lightly so the flavor isn't cloying and over-bearing. I loved it as a little boost on a grilled cheese sandwich, and I also use it to reinvigorate boring old grilled chicken and it turned out fabulously. You can buy it at Whole Foods and other natural/gourmet stores.

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Miso Mayo comes in three flavors: original, spicy red pepper, and garlic & dill. They're all delicious and versatile, but I like to keep things simple, so I like original best. If you're counting calories, you're probably going to want to use this as sparingly as you would mayo--one tablespoon has about 90 calories and 9 grams of fat--it's not exactly a diet-food. But it's added a fantastic Asian-inspired dimension to my kitchen that I didn't even know was missing, but now I don't want to do without it!

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  • mmccluney's Avatar
    Posted by mmccluney Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:47pm PDT

    How much sodium does it contain?

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  • 2 Damn Defiant's Avatar
    Posted by 2 Damn Defiant Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:58am PDT

    I THOUGHT THEY MEANT SALAD DRESSING!!!!!!

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  • Beth's Avatar
    Posted by Beth Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:33am PDT

    Yum--can't wait to try!

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  • Vanessa's Avatar
    Posted by Vanessa Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:37am PDT

    A sushi bar that I go to uses this as one of their three sauces. It is decilious!!!! LOVE IT

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  • Vanessa's Avatar
    Posted by Vanessa Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:37am PDT

    A sushi bar that I go to uses this as one of their three sauces. It is delicious!!!! LOVE IT

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  • nessy700's Avatar
    Posted by nessy700 Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:58pm PDT

    Too bad it's not less in fat but I guess it can't be that good!

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  • Vanya's Avatar
    Posted by Vanya Tue Sep 2, 2008 5:03am PDT

    are you sure you'll lose weight when you eat this?

    what's the proof?

    how can you let a person who doesn't eat miso to try this?

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  • Amani C's Avatar
    Posted by Amani C Tue Sep 2, 2008 6:05am PDT

    what is it made of ??????

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  • Skilletfan10000's Avatar
    Posted by Skilletfan10000 Thu Sep 4, 2008 6:01pm PDT

    Just the name has me thinkin, that can't be somethin remotely edible. But, I'll snoop around for it and see what it's like.

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