Ingredient

Tamari Soy Sauce

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add tamari soy sauce primarily for its savory, umami flavor. It is used …

What it is

Tamari soy sauce is a traditional Japanese condiment that is a byproduct of miso paste production or made by fermenting soybeans with little to no wheat. This fermentation process gives it a darker color and a richer, less salty flavor compared to regular soy sauce.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add tamari soy sauce primarily for its savory, umami flavor. It is used in marinades, sauces, dressings, and as a seasoning in a wide range of packaged foods, especially in Asian-inspired dishes and gluten-free products.

Health notes

Tamari soy sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Like all soy sauces, it contains sodium, and consuming too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure. The FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg per day. JECFA and EFSA typically evaluate food additives, not whole food ingredients like tamari.

Allergen info

Tamari soy sauce is made from soybeans, which are one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. While traditional tamari is often gluten-free, some varieties may contain small amounts of wheat or be processed in facilities that handle wheat.

Products containing Tamari Soy Sauce

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Simply Asia Foods, Inc. Sweet Ginger Garlic Chicken & Vegetable Seasoning Mix Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 375kcal 0Protein 6.2Fat 75Carbs MUSO Muso, Brown Rice Crackers, Black Sesame Crackers & Biscotti 500kcal 13.3Protein 23.3Fat 56.7Carbs MUSO Muso, Quinoa Crackers, Black Sesame Crackers & Biscotti 400kcal 10Protein 5Fat 80Carbs

TRADER JOE'S Trader Joe's, Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 100kcal 1.7Protein 7.5Fat 6.7Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Teriyaki Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 182kcal 3.0Protein 0Fat 39.4Carbs Zatarain's Inc. Black-Eyed Peas & Rice Long Grain White Rice, Black-Eyed Peas And Bell Peppers With Mild Seasonings Dinner Mix, Black-Eyed Peas & Rice Flavored Rice Dishes High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 348kcal 13.6Protein 0.8Fat 69.7Carbs KRAFT HEINZ SAUCES & FROZEN Supercharged Sesame Chicken All Natural* White Meat Chicken With Shiitake Mushrooms, Carrots, Broccoli, Red Peppers, Edamame, Sesame Seeds, Walnuts & Chia Seeds In A Sesame Ginger Sauce Over A Cauliflower & Brown Rice Active Blend, Supercharged Sesame Chi Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 92kcal 6.3Protein 3.5Fat 9.9Carbs GIMME Savory & Sweet Crispy Wafers, Toasted Coconut Other Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 455kcal 18.2Protein 31.8Fat 40.9Carbs

GIMME Seaweed Thins Savory & Sweet Crispy Wafers, Sriracha Almond Other Snacks 455kcal 27.3Protein 31.8Fat 31.8Carbs

HOUSE FOODS Tofu Cutlet, Spicy Garlic Other Meats 176kcal 16.5Protein 9.4Fat 7.1Carbs

LITTLE SALAD BAR Asian Style Vinaigrette Dressing With Tamari & Ginger, Tamari & Ginger Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 267kcal 3.3Protein 26.7Fat 6.7Carbs Kellogg Company US Kashi Entre's Creamy Cashew Noodle 8oz Vegetable Based Products / Meals - Not Ready to Eat (Frozen) High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 172kcal 5.6Protein 8.1Fat 19.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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