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Light Soy Sauce

Light soy sauce is a thin, salty fermented seasoning made primarily from soybeans, wheat, water, and salt. It is used to add umami and savory flavor rather than as a major source of nutrition.

Beneficial properties

umami-rich seasoning fermented food product low-calorie flavoring adds savory taste

Nutritional highlights

Light soy sauce is notable mainly for its very high sodium content, with small amounts of protein and trace minerals depending on the brand.

Caution. Very high in sodium; use caution for people with high blood pressure, edema, kidney disease, or those on sodium-restricted diets. It also commonly contains soy and wheat, so it may not be suitable for people with soy allergy or celiac disease unless specifically gluten-free.

Conditions it helps with

Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
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Swelling, Water Retention & Lymph Backup
Includes: Edema
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Recipes featuring Light Soy Sauce

Eggplant Zucchini Stir-Fry
20 min
Lunch, Dinner
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