Ingredient

Contains Less Than 2% Soy Sauce

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add soy sauce primarily as a flavor enhancer, providing a savory, umami taste …

What it is

Soy sauce is a liquid condiment made from fermented soybeans, wheat, salt, and water. The fermentation process, often involving molds and yeasts, breaks down the ingredients to create its distinctive flavor and color.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add soy sauce primarily as a flavor enhancer, providing a savory, umami taste to a wide variety of dishes. It also contributes a brownish color to foods. It is commonly found in marinades, sauces, dressings, and seasoning mixes.

Health notes

Soy sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a traditional food ingredient. A primary health consideration is its high sodium content, which contributes to the daily sodium intake. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. Some soy sauces may also contain naturally occurring or added monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Allergen info

Soy sauce contains soy and wheat, which are two of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. Individuals with soy or wheat allergies should avoid soy sauce.

Products containing Contains Less Than 2% Soy Sauce

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Hawaiian Style Marinade With Pineapple Juice, Hawaiian Style Topco Associates, Inc. Hawaiian Style Marinade With Pineapple Juice, Hawaiian Style Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs Italian Salad Dressing Mix, Italian Topco Associates, Inc. Italian Salad Dressing Mix, Italian Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 200kcal 0Protein —Fat 40Carbs McIlhenny Company Spartan, Marinade, Pineapple Juice, Pineapple Juice Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Select, Traditional Caesar Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 333kcal 3.3Protein 33.3Fat 6.7Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Polynesian Cohesion Hawaiian Marinade, Polynesian Cohesion Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs Italian Salad Dressing Mix, Italian The Moran Group Incorporated Italian Salad Dressing Mix, Italian Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 200kcal 0Protein 0Fat 40Carbs Target Stores Hawaiian 30 Minute Marinade, Hawaiian Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 167kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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