Miso

Fermented soybean paste. It's thick, spreadable and commonly used for flavoring soups, marinades, dips, salad dressings and as a condiment. It is high in protein and B vitamins but it also quite high in sodium. It is available in several varieties, the darker varieties tend to be more strongly flavored than the lighter varieties. It is available in Asian food stores, health food stores and some grocery stores.