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Soy Or Tamari Sauce

Soy sauce and tamari are fermented liquid seasonings made primarily from soybeans; tamari is typically brewed with little or no wheat and has a richer, less sharp flavor. They are used as savory condiments and cooking ingredients.

Beneficial properties

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

Nutritional highlights

They are best known for very high sodium content and provide small amounts of protein, niacin, manganese, and other trace minerals.

Caution. Very high in sodium; use cautiously with high blood pressure, edema, or sodium-restricted diets. Regular soy sauce also contains wheat and is not suitable for celiac disease unless specifically gluten-free tamari.

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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Swelling, Water Retention & Lymph Backup
Includes: Edema
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