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Kikkoman Smooth Aromatic Soy Sauce 15.3fl oz/450ml

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Is Kikkoman Smooth Aromatic Soy Sauce 15.3fl oz/450ml healthy?

Kikkoman Smooth Aromatic Soy Sauce 15.3fl oz/450ml scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This soy sauce is a processed product with a relatively simple ingredient list, including water, soybeans, salt, wheat, alcohol, and mirin.

How processed is Kikkoman Smooth Aromatic Soy Sauce 15.3fl oz/450ml?

Kikkoman Smooth Aromatic Soy Sauce 15.3fl oz/450ml is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Kikkoman Smooth Aromatic Soy Sauce 15.3fl oz/450ml's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Soybeans is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Kikkoman Smooth Aromatic Soy Sauce 15.3fl oz/450ml

65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$9.09 · 15.3 fl oz · $0.59 / fluid ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Condiments
Summary

This soy sauce is a processed product with a relatively simple ingredient list, including water, soybeans, salt, wheat, alcohol, and mirin. The absence of artificial additives and seed oils is positive, but the presence of alcohol and the level of processing limit its score. While it is not heavily penalized, it cannot achieve a top score due to its processing level.

Key ingredients 6

Water
Neutral

Water is a common base in soy sauce, used to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate fermentation. It is generally considered neutral in health impact.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative in soy sauce. While excessive intake can impact health, in moderation it is neutral.

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Wheat
Neutral

Wheat is used to ferment soy sauce, contributing to flavor and texture. It is generally neutral but may be unsuitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.

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Alcohol
Neutral

Alcohol is used in fermentation and preservation processes in soy sauce. It is typically present in small amounts and considered neutral.

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Mirin
Neutral

Mirin adds sweetness and depth to soy sauce, but it is a fermented rice wine with alcohol content, generally neutral in health impact.

Soybeans
Very Bad

Soybeans are a primary ingredient in soy sauce, but they can be problematic for some individuals due to potential allergens and phytoestrogens. They are also often genetically modified.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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