Soy Sauce

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Common questions

Is Soy Sauce healthy?

Soy Sauce scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This soy sauce is made from organic defatted soybeans and organic wheat, which are beneficial ingredients due to their organic certification and nutritional content.

How processed is Soy Sauce?

Soy Sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

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Soy Sauce

Simple Truth Organic
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Kroger
Category Condiments
Summary

This soy sauce is made from organic defatted soybeans and organic wheat, which are beneficial ingredients due to their organic certification and nutritional content. However, the product is processed, which limits its score potential. The high salt content is typical for soy sauce but should be consumed in moderation to avoid excessive sodium intake.

Key ingredients 4

Water
Neutral

Essential base ingredient used for hydration and consistency in food products.

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Organic Defatted Soybeans
Neutral

Provides a plant-based protein source fermented to create traditional soy sauce flavor.

Organic Wheat
Neutral

Used in the traditional fermentation process to balance the flavor profile of the sauce.

Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for preservation and enhanced savory flavor.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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