Soy sauce
High sodium and multiple additives limit its health profile despite traditional soy base.
Very high in sodium; consume sparingly. Contains soy (common allergen). Includes MSG and preservatives that may trigger headaches or reactions in sensitive individuals.
What's the verdict?
This is a versatile, dark-colored soy sauce commonly used in Asian and Filipino cooking for marinades, stir-fries, and dipping. It combines traditional fermentation with industrial processing aids and flavor boosters for strong savory taste.
Ingredients
9 listed · 6 flagged · estimated by AI, check the label- Water (Solvent)
Acts purely as a carrier and diluent with no nutritional value or health effects, positive or negative; essential to achieve the right consistency for a pourable sauce.
- Blend of Hydrolyzed and Naturally Fermented Soybean Protein (Flavor Base/Protein Source)Caution
Delivers core umami through amino acids and small amounts of plant protein; natural fermentation may aid digestibility but soy is a major allergen that can cause serious reactions, and hydrolyzed proteins increase free glutamates.
- Iodized Salt (Seasoning/Preservative)Caution
Supplies iodine to help prevent thyroid issues (beneficial) but dramatically elevates sodium levels, contributing to risks of hypertension, cardiovascular strain, and fluid retention with regular use.
- Caramel (Colorant)Caution
Provides the characteristic dark brown hue without adding flavor or nutrition; generally recognized as safe but some caramel types contain 4-MEI linked to cancer concerns in high-dose animal testing.
- Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)Caution
Inhibits bacteria and mold to extend shelf life; FDA-approved but may cause allergic reactions, hives, or asthma in sensitive consumers and has potential to form carcinogenic benzene under certain conditions.
- Monosodium Glutamate (Flavor Enhancer)Caution
Strongly amplifies savory umami taste with no nutritional benefit; safe for most per regulators yet associated with headaches, flushing, and nausea in MSG-intolerant individuals.
- Disodium Inosinate (Flavor Enhancer)
Synergistically boosts flavor when combined with MSG; adds no meaningful nutrients and is generally safe, though it may be animal-derived, raising suitability issues for vegetarians or those with purine sensitivities.
- Disodium Guanylate (Flavor Enhancer)
Enhances overall umami profile in tandem with other additives; no health benefits or risks for the general population but exemplifies the processed character of the product.
- Yeast Extract (Natural Flavour)Caution
Contributes natural glutamates for savory depth similar to MSG; may offer trace B vitamins but negligible here and can provoke sensitivity symptoms in those reactive to yeast or free glutamates.
Nutrition
| calories | 10 |
|---|---|
| sodium | 920 |
| total carbohydrate | 1 |
| protein | 1 |
| potassium | 50 |
None: total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin d, calcium, iron.
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