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Soy Sauce

Soy sauce is a salty liquid seasoning traditionally made by fermenting soybeans with wheat, salt, and microbial cultures. It is used in small amounts to add umami flavor to savory dishes.

Beneficial properties

umami-rich seasoning fermented food low-calorie flavoring contains small amounts of amino acids

Nutritional highlights

Soy sauce is very high in sodium and provides small amounts of protein, amino acids, and trace minerals such as manganese.

Caution. Very high in sodium; regular soy sauce also commonly contains wheat and soy, so it may be unsuitable for people with hypertension, celiac disease, or soy allergy.

Conditions it helps with

Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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