Sweet Soy Sauce
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What it is
Sweet soy sauce, or kecap manis, is a popular Indonesian condiment. It is made by fermenting soybeans with wheat flour, salt, and sugar, then simmering the mixture with palm sugar until it thickens into a dark, syrupy sauce.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add sweet soy sauce for its unique sweet and savory flavor profile, acting as a primary flavoring agent. It is used to glaze meats, add depth to stir-fries, and as a dipping sauce for various Asian dishes.
Health notes
Sweet soy sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Its primary health impact relates to its high sugar content, which aligns with general dietary advice to limit added sugars. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated soy products and their components, but specific evaluations for kecap manis are not widely publicized.
Allergen info
Sweet soy sauce contains soy and wheat, which are among the 9 FDA major allergens. It also contains gluten due to the wheat flour.
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