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Light Soy Sauce
Light Soy Sauce
Moderate concern
Light soy sauce is high in sodium (often ~900-1000 mg per tablespoon), contributing significantly to daily sodium intake. It typically contains soy and wheat (gluten) — both major allergens.
Found in
54 products
What it is
Lighter colored, saltier variety of soy sauce made from fermented soybeans, wheat, water, and salt.
Salty, umami flavoring; condiment.
Why it's flagged
- Very high sodium content
- Soy allergen
- Wheat/gluten allergen
- Trace 3-MCPD possible in non-brewed varieties
What regulators actually say
"Soybeans and Wheat are among the major food allergens identified by FALCPA."
"Most Americans eat too much sodium... average American consumes more than 3,400 mg of sodium per day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted condiment; allergen labeling required for soy and wheat
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; 3-MCPD limits in EU Regulation 2023/915
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