Soy Sauce
What is Soy Sauce?
Soy sauce is a savory, salty liquid condiment. It is traditionally made by fermenting soybeans and wheat with salt and water. Some modern methods use chemical hydrolysis to produce a similar product more quickly.
Is Soy Sauce vegan?
Soy Sauce is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Soy Sauce gluten-free?
Wheat also contains gluten.
Is Soy Sauce a major allergen?
Soy sauce contains soy and wheat, both of which are major food allergens identified by the FDA.
What is Soy Sauce used for?
Manufacturers add soy sauce to foods primarily for its distinctive savory (umami) flavor and salty taste.
Is Soy Sauce safe?
Soy sauce is a traditional food ingredient widely consumed in the United States and globally.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add soy sauce to foods primarily for its distinctive savory (umami) flavor and salty taste. It also contributes a brown color to dishes. It is commonly found in marinades, sauces, soups, and many processed foods, especially those inspired by Asian cuisine.
Health notes
Soy sauce is a traditional food ingredient widely consumed in the United States and globally. The main health consideration for soy sauce is its high sodium content, which can contribute to high blood pressure if consumed in excess. The FDA considers soy sauce and its components safe for consumption as food ingredients. As a complex food product, soy sauce itself is not typically evaluated by bodies like JECFA or EFSA as a food additive.
Allergen info
Soy sauce contains soy and wheat, both of which are major food allergens identified by the FDA. Wheat also contains gluten.
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