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Soy Sauce

Aspergillus oryzae fermented Glycine max & Triticum

Soy Sauce is a fermented soy sauces, known for its fermented soy sauces and savory flavor profile, and rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Vitamin C.

Regional names

Soy Sauce

Origin

Soy Sauce is cataloged inside the fermented soy sauces lane of sauces & condiments.

Native region

Global food production systems

Season

Available year-round depending on form, preservation, or sourcing

Food Combinations & Timing

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Safe Combination Profile

It is safe to eat this food item with other food items.

Nutritional profile

Calories

59 kcal / 100 g

Protein

8.8 g

Carbs

5.4 g

Fat

0.1 g

Fiber

0.8 g

Water content

Moderate (45% to 65%)

Glycemic index

Low to moderate

Vitamins

  • Vitamin B6
  • Riboflavin
  • Vitamin C

Minerals

  • Sodium
  • Iron
  • Potassium
  • Magnesium

Health benefits

Evidence-aligned highlights

  • Soy Sauce is grouped with fermented soy sauces ingredients that commonly contribute flavor, cooking flexibility, and category-specific nutrient value.
  • Soy Sauce can be compared against other sauces & condiments items using the same EatPedia detail layout.
  • Soy Sauce is ready for future USDA and editorial enrichment while already carrying a structured safety and preparation profile.

Flavor notes

Fermented Soy Sauces, Savory, Balanced

Texture

Texture varies across fermented soy sauces items and how they are prepared.

Aroma

Fermented Soy Sauces aroma varies by variety, freshness, and preparation.

Pairings

Fermented Soy Sauces, Pantry staples, Fresh herbs

Safety & toxicity

Edible parts

Standard edible culinary portions of soy sauce

Toxic or risky parts

Discard damaged, spoiled, or non-food-grade forms of soy sauce

Raw vs cooked

Use fermented soy sauces items according to the ingredient's normal culinary form, whether raw, cooked, dried, soaked, or preserved.

Allergies & intolerances

People with known sensitivities to sauces & condiments items should confirm tolerance before larger servings.

Drug interactions

Normal culinary servings of sauces & condiments items usually fit routine diets, but concentrated use can change tolerance or medication timing.

Safe daily limit

Typical meal-sized servings of sauces & condiments items are appropriate for most adults when tolerated.

⚠️ Notice: This safety profile is a general guideline. Dietary tolerances differ; consult a healthcare professional for allergies or drug interactions. See our full disclaimer.

Who should avoid & how to handle it

Who should avoid or moderate

  • People with allergies, sensitivities, or medically restricted diets related to fermented soy sauces items should review tolerance carefully.

Preparation & storage

  • Clean: Wash, sort, or inspect soy sauce according to its usual market form before use.
  • Cut: Cut, peel, grind, or portion soy sauce according to the intended recipe and texture target.
  • Cook: Prepare fermented soy sauces items using the method that best suits their usual culinary form and texture.
  • Store: Store in the usual food-safe way for the product form you buy: fresh, dried, fermented, or shelf-stable.
  • Preserve: Freeze, dry, ferment, or pantry-store soy sauce according to the form you buy and how quickly you plan to use it.

Cuisine & cultural use

Common cuisines

  • Global cooking

Soy Sauce appears in Global cooking, often because its flavor structure and prep speed fit both everyday cooking and ceremonial dishes.

Dynamic Substitutions

No alternatives recorded for this specific item. It is chemically or botanically unique in the database.

🌱 Cultivation & Production

Soy Sauce Home Growing Guide

Learn how to grow and cultivate soy sauce at home, whether you live in an urban apartment or have access to outdoor garden land.

Apartment Friendly

✗ Not Ideal for Apartments

No

Urban Space Advice

Not recommended for apartments unless using specialized dwarf varieties in large, heavy pots.

Difficulty

Hard

Propagation

Grafting (commercial propagation) or seeds (slower growth).

Soil Type

Deep, well-draining garden soil

Watering

Deep watering once a week

Sunlight

Full sun (8+ hours daily)

Best Season

Spring planting; fruits in Summer/Autumn

Step-by-Step Growing Guide

  1. 1

    For garden planting: Choose a sunny spot with deep, fertile, well-draining soil.

  2. 2

    Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as the container.

  3. 3

    Water deeply once a week, especially during the first two years and during fruiting.

  4. 4

    Prune annually in late winter to remove dead wood and shape the tree for sun exposure.

Quick recipes

Fast recipes using Soy Sauce

Snack

Chilled Sea Grapes with Citrus Ponzu

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Glistening green caviar seaweed pearls served crisp over ice with a tangy citrus dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 1 cup fresh sea grapes (Caulerpa lentillifera), rinsed gently in cold water
  • 2 tbsp citrus ponzu sauce (or equal parts soy sauce and lemon juice)
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • Crushed ice for serving

Nutrition

  • 35 kcal
  • 1 g protein
  • 4 g carbs
  • 1 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Rinse fresh sea grapes in a bowl of ice-cold water for 30 seconds to refresh the pearls and drain immediately.
  2. 2Arrange the sea grape clusters gracefully over a bed of crushed ice in a shallow serving bowl.
  3. 3Serve the citrus ponzu in a dipping dish on the side.
  4. 4Dip right before eating to preserve the satisfying pop of the marine pearls.

Breakfast

Traditional Steamed & Fermented Natto Soybeans

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Whole small soybeans gently pressure-steamed and fermented until rich and stringy.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 1 cup dry small natto soybeans, soaked overnight
  • Water for steaming
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Japanese hot mustard (karashi)

Nutrition

  • 190 kcal
  • 18 g protein
  • 14 g carbs
  • 9 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Soak dry soybeans in cold water for 12 hours until swollen to twice their original size.
  2. 2Steam the beans in a steamer basket over boiling water for 120 minutes until they can be easily crushed between your thumb and forefinger.
  3. 3Transfer warm steamed beans to a shallow container, cover with breathable sterile cloth, and let rest warm.
  4. 4Serve warm or chilled, whisking vigorously with chopsticks to activate the signature glossy, frothy mucilage before seasoning with soy sauce and karashi.