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Burman's All Purpose Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce

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Is Burman's All Purpose Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce healthy?

Burman's All Purpose Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce scores 60/100 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 food with a moderate level of processing.

How processed is Burman's All Purpose Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce?

Burman's All Purpose Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Burman's All Purpose Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Wheat counts in its favor; Soybeans, Sodium Benzoate are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Burman's All Purpose Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce

Burman's
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Aldi
Category Condiments
Summary

This soy sauce is a processed food with a moderate level of processing. It contains sodium benzoate, a preservative that can pose health concerns under certain conditions. While it has a relatively simple ingredient list, the presence of this preservative and the processing level limit its healthiness compared to less processed alternatives.

Key ingredients 6

Wheat
Good

Wheat provides dietary fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to a balanced diet.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a basic ingredient that helps dissolve other components and is generally neutral in health impact.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Lactic Acid
Neutral

Lactic acid is used as a preservative and flavoring agent, with minimal health impact.

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Soybeans
Bad

Soybeans are a common allergen and contain compounds that some consumers prefer to avoid.

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Sodium Benzoate
Bad

Sodium benzoate is a preservative that some consumers prefer to limit due to potential health concerns.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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