Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Sauce

Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Sauce is a savory-sweet condiment and marinade, a variation of traditional Japanese teriyaki sauce. It typically combines soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic, often with the addition of pineapple juice or other tropical fruit flavors to give it a distinct 'Hawaiian' profile. It is made by blending these ingredients and sometimes simmering them to achieve a desired consistency.

Manufacturers add Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Sauce primarily for its flavor, using it as a marinade for meats, poultry, and fish, or as a glaze for cooked dishes. It is also used as a dipping sauce or a stir-fry sauce to add a sweet and umami taste to various meals. You'll find it in prepared meals, bottled sauces, and marinades.

As a composite food product, Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Sauce is not evaluated by regulatory bodies like the FDA, JECFA, or EFSA in the same way as individual food additives. However, like many sauces, it can be a source of sodium and added sugars. The FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming no amount of added sugars, with an allowance of at most 10 grams per meal. Consumers should consider the overall contribution of sauces to their daily intake of these nutrients.