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Dark Soy Sauce

Moderate concern

Dark soy sauce is high in sodium and may contain caramel coloring (sometimes Class III/IV with trace 4-MEI) and molasses. Soy and wheat allergens common.

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51 products

What it is

A type of soy sauce that is aged longer and often sweetened with molasses or caramel; thicker and darker than light soy sauce.

Coloring/flavoring condiment used in Asian cuisine for marinades, braises, and stir-fries.

Why it's flagged

high sodium
soy/wheat allergen
possible 4-MEI from caramel coloring

What regulators actually say

"FDA continues to evaluate the safety of caramel coloring and 4-MEI in food."

FDA Q&A on Caramel Coloring — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food; soy/wheat are major allergens (FALCPA)

European Union — EFSA

Conventional condiment

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