Vigo Miso Soup and Dip Mix is made in typical Asian tradition. Derived from soybeans, it is loaded with savory umami flavor. It has no artificial flavors or colors, no preservatives and no MSG Added. Most commonly eaten as a soup but it can also be used as a dip when combined with sour cream, as a rub for beef, poultry or seafood, as a seasoning for rice and more. Except those naturally occurring glutamates.