{"id":1072,"date":"2023-11-10T09:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T09:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/"},"modified":"2023-11-10T11:39:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T11:39:55","slug":"what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/","title":{"rendered":"What brand of soy sauce is the best?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_60 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6635f70bd9b30\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#What_brand_of_soy_sauce_is_the_best\" title=\"What brand of soy sauce is the best?\">What brand of soy sauce is the best?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Is_Kikkoman_soy_sauce_light_or_dark\" title=\"Is Kikkoman soy sauce light or dark?\">Is Kikkoman soy sauce light or dark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Is_regular_soy_sauce_the_same_as_light_soy_sauce\" title=\"Is regular soy sauce the same as light soy sauce?\">Is regular soy sauce the same as light soy sauce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#What_is_light_soy_sauce_called\" title=\"What is light soy sauce called?\">What is light soy sauce called?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#What_brand_of_soy_sauce_do_Chinese_restaurants_use\" title=\"What brand of soy sauce do Chinese restaurants use?\">What brand of soy sauce do Chinese restaurants use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Is_Kikkoman_the_best_soy_sauce\" title=\"Is Kikkoman the best soy sauce?\">Is Kikkoman the best soy sauce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Is_Kikkoman_real_soy_sauce\" title=\"Is Kikkoman real soy sauce?\">Is Kikkoman real soy sauce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Is_Kikkoman_soy_sauce_same_as_light_soy_sauce\" title=\"Is Kikkoman soy sauce same as light soy sauce?\">Is Kikkoman soy sauce same as light soy sauce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Does_Kikkoman_make_a_light_soy_sauce\" title=\"Does Kikkoman make a light soy sauce?\">Does Kikkoman make a light soy sauce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Is_normal_soy_sauce_light_or_dark\" title=\"Is normal soy sauce light or dark?\">Is normal soy sauce light or dark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Is_Kikkoman_soy_sauce_light_or_dark_Reddit\" title=\"Is Kikkoman soy sauce light or dark Reddit?\">Is Kikkoman soy sauce light or dark Reddit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Whats_the_difference_between_soy_sauce_and_light_soy_sauce\" title=\"What&#039;s the difference between soy sauce and light soy sauce?\">What's the difference between soy sauce and light soy sauce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#How_do_you_make_light_soy_sauce_from_soy_sauce\" title=\"How do you make light soy sauce from soy sauce?\">How do you make light soy sauce from soy sauce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#What_is_light_soy_sauce\" title=\"What is light soy sauce?\">What is light soy sauce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Which_are_the_three_types_of_soy_sauce\" title=\"Which are the three types of soy sauce?\">Which are the three types of soy sauce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Is_light_soy_sauce_same_as_regular_soy_sauce\" title=\"Is light soy sauce same as regular soy sauce?\">Is light soy sauce same as regular soy sauce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#What_soy_sauce_is_used_in_Chinese_restaurants\" title=\"What soy sauce is used in Chinese restaurants?\">What soy sauce is used in Chinese restaurants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#What_sauce_do_Chinese_restaurants_use\" title=\"What sauce do Chinese restaurants use?\">What sauce do Chinese restaurants use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Why_does_Chinese_restaurant_soy_sauce_taste_different\" title=\"Why does Chinese restaurant soy sauce taste different?\">Why does Chinese restaurant soy sauce taste different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#What_kind_of_soy_sauce_do_Chinese_restaurants_use_for_fried_rice\" title=\"What kind of soy sauce do Chinese restaurants use for fried rice?\">What kind of soy sauce do Chinese restaurants use for fried rice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Why_is_Kikkoman_so_much_better\" title=\"Why is Kikkoman so much better?\">Why is Kikkoman so much better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Do_Japanese_people_use_Kikkoman\" title=\"Do Japanese people use Kikkoman?\">Do Japanese people use Kikkoman?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#What_is_the_most_authentic_soy_sauce\" title=\"What is the most authentic soy sauce?\">What is the most authentic soy sauce?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#What_kind_of_soy_sauce_is_Kikkoman\" title=\"What kind of soy sauce is Kikkoman?\">What kind of soy sauce is Kikkoman?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-brand-of-soy-sauce-is-the-best\/#Is_Kikkoman_soy_sauce_unhealthy\" title=\"Is Kikkoman soy sauce unhealthy?\">Is Kikkoman soy sauce unhealthy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_brand_of_soy_sauce_is_the_best\"><\/span>What brand of soy sauce is the best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For example, Kikkoman&#8217;s regular Traditionally Brewed Soy Sauce is a <b>dark soy sauce. In Chinese cooking, it&#8217;s the opposite: light soy sauce is more common. Bottles will indicate lightsometimes labeled thin or superioror dark.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kikkoman_soy_sauce_light_or_dark\"><\/span>Is Kikkoman soy sauce light or dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the main difference between each of them: Light soy sauce (7.2% sodium) adds salt to a dish but doesn&#8217;t stain noodles a deep mahogany colour nor does it add much soy flavour &#8230; All purpose soy sauce (7% sodium) pretty <b>much light sauce but slightly more soy flavour. It won&#8217;t stain noodles with colour.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_regular_soy_sauce_the_same_as_light_soy_sauce\"><\/span>Is regular soy sauce the same as light soy sauce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Light soy sauce (<b>u751fu62bd, sheng chou) is a thin, reddish-brown liquid condiment made from fermented soybeans and wheat. It is one of the most crucial ingredients in Chinese cooking, along with rice vinegar and Shaoxing wine. It is quite salty and has a rich soy aroma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_light_soy_sauce_called\"><\/span>What is light soy sauce called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>$3+<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_brand_of_soy_sauce_do_Chinese_restaurants_use\"><\/span>What brand of soy sauce do Chinese restaurants use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For traditional Chinese soy sauces, look for brands such as <b>Pearl River Bridge, Lee Kum Kee, or Koon Chun.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kikkoman_the_best_soy_sauce\"><\/span>Is Kikkoman the best soy sauce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Kikkoman Soy Sauce (0.4 gallon) Japanese Soy Sauce. This is an US-brewed soy sauce and we consider it to be at the top of our choices due to its all-purpose use. It&#8217;s made from a traditional recipe, out of soybeans, wheat, water and salt and it&#8217;s a kosher soy sauce.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kikkoman_real_soy_sauce\"><\/span>Is Kikkoman real soy sauce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce is a <b>Japanese soy sauce. However, it can also be used to season Chinese foods. It&#8217;s a universal seasoning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kikkoman_soy_sauce_same_as_light_soy_sauce\"><\/span>Is Kikkoman soy sauce same as light soy sauce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is Kikkoman Soy Sauce? Japanese soy sauce, or shoyu, also comes in both dark and light varieties, but <b>Japanese dark soy sauce is actually more similar to Chinese light soy sauce in that it&#8217;s more often used in cooking. Kikkoman&#8217;s Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce is considered a dark soy sauce in Japan.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Kikkoman_make_a_light_soy_sauce\"><\/span>Does Kikkoman make a light soy sauce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kikkoman Light Soy Sauce, 500 ml From lighter, sweeter sauces to dark, rich soy sauces, there is one to complement any type of dish you can imagine. Usukuchi shoyu is made with lightly roasted wheat and with more salt than normal which slows the fermentation process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_normal_soy_sauce_light_or_dark\"><\/span>Is normal soy sauce light or dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Light soy sauce is <b>light in color, almost a see through reddish brown, and thin in viscosity. It&#8217;s salty and delightful and essential to Chinese cooking. It&#8217;s used for seasoning as well as for dipping. Dark soy sauce is thicker, darker, and slightly less salty then regular\/light soy sauce.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kikkoman_soy_sauce_light_or_dark_Reddit\"><\/span>Is Kikkoman soy sauce light or dark Reddit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kikkoman is a Japanese soy and is <b>considered a dark soy sauce in Japan but is used similarly to Chinese light soy in cooking. It is not as thick or as sweet as a Chinese dark soy. Both Japanese and Chinese soy sauce is made from soybeans, wheat, water and salt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s the difference between soy sauce and light soy sauce?<\/h2>\n<p>Light soy sauce is <b>saltier, thinner, and more refreshing than dark soy sauce. Light soy sauce is typically used for Cantonese-style stir fries and dipping sauce, such as sauce for sushi and fried tofu. Dark soy sauce is sweeter, thicker, and full-bodied compared to light soy sauce.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_light_soy_sauce_from_soy_sauce\"><\/span>How do you make light soy sauce from soy sauce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our suggested substitution for low sodium soy sauce is: <b>1 part regular soy sauce, 1 part dark soy sauce and 2 parts water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_light_soy_sauce\"><\/span>What is light soy sauce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The light soy sauce is a <b>thin reddish-brown condiment that is made from fermented wheat and soybeans. As the name suggests, the sauce is usually lighter in colour, it actually tends to be transparent. This is the regular soy sauce because it is used in almost every meal and it&#8217;s a Chinese favourite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_three_types_of_soy_sauce\"><\/span>Which are the three types of soy sauce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For example, Kikkoman&#8217;s regular Traditionally Brewed Soy Sauce is a <b>dark soy sauce. In Chinese cooking, it&#8217;s the opposite: light soy sauce is more common. Bottles will indicate lightsometimes labeled thin or superioror dark.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_light_soy_sauce_same_as_regular_soy_sauce\"><\/span>Is light soy sauce same as regular soy sauce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Soy sauce is a condiment made primarily with four ingredients: soybeans, wheat, salt, and water. There are many different kinds of soy sauce, but the three most common are <b>light, dark, and thick soy sauce<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_soy_sauce_is_used_in_Chinese_restaurants\"><\/span>What soy sauce is used in Chinese restaurants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Light Soy Sauce (Thin Soy Sauce)<\/b> Used in stir-fry sauces, marinades, soups, and even dipping sauces, light soy sauce is the most common type used in Chinese cooking. It&#8217;s what most North Americans would think of as regular soy sauce.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sauce_do_Chinese_restaurants_use\"><\/span>What sauce do Chinese restaurants use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chinese sauces<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soy sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Oyster sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Shacha sauce in a bowl with coriander to be used in a hot pot.<\/li>\n<li>Doubanjiang, the mother sauce of Sichuan cuisine.<\/li>\n<li>Laoganma, a popular sauce in China. Oil, chili pepper, and fermented soybeans.<\/li>\n<li>XO sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_Chinese_restaurant_soy_sauce_taste_different\"><\/span>Why does Chinese restaurant soy sauce taste different?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s <b>sad but true: Many soy sauce packets included with Chinese takeout nowadays are imposter sauces&#8217;vegetable protein&#8217; with &#8216;caramel&#8217; food coloring. &#8230; The resulting vegetable proteins contain, among other things, glutamic acidthe same component responsible for the umami or savory flavor of naturally-brewed soy sauce.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_soy_sauce_do_Chinese_restaurants_use_for_fried_rice\"><\/span>What kind of soy sauce do Chinese restaurants use for fried rice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinese fried rice- <b>light soy sauce and dark soy sauce are used. Some chefs prefer just a pinch of salt to keep the bright color of the rice. If you use too much soy sauce or oyster sauce, the color of the rice will become dark and not aesthetically appealing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Kikkoman_so_much_better\"><\/span>Why is Kikkoman so much better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike other types of soy sauce, Kikkoman is <b>naturally brewed for several months to help its flavour mature and develop like a fine wine. It&#8217;s also made with just four ingredients soy beans, wheat, salt and water with none of the artificial nasties you&#8217;re likely to find in cheaper sauces. &#8230; It&#8217;s sheer soy saucery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Japanese_people_use_Kikkoman\"><\/span>Do Japanese people use Kikkoman?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kikkoman is <b>the most popular brand of soy sauce in Japan and the Noda factory is one of the company&#8217;s three facilities in the country today. The company is also the largest manufacturer of soy sauce in the world.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_authentic_soy_sauce\"><\/span>What is the most authentic soy sauce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Kikkoman Soy Sauce (0.4 gallon) Japanese Soy Sauce. This is an US-brewed soy sauce and we consider it to be at the top of our choices due to its all-purpose use. It&#8217;s made from a traditional recipe, out of soybeans, wheat, water and salt and it&#8217;s a kosher soy sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_soy_sauce_is_Kikkoman\"><\/span>What kind of soy sauce is Kikkoman?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>dark soy sauce<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kikkoman_soy_sauce_unhealthy\"><\/span>Is Kikkoman soy sauce unhealthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>High in sodium.<\/b> Just 1 tablespoon of soy sauce contains nearly 40% of the daily recommended 2,300 milligrams of sodium. Salt is an essential nutrient that our body needs to function. But too much of it can increase blood pressure and lead to heart disease and stroke.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What brand of soy sauce is the best? For example, Kikkoman&#8217;s regular Traditionally Brewed Soy Sauce is a dark soy sauce. 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