Soy And Sesame Sauce
Also known as: sesame and soy sauce
Both soy sauce and sesame are GRAS food ingredients. Main concerns are high sodium content and that this product contains two of the FDA-recognized major food allergens (soy and sesame; sesame designated 9th major allergen by FASTER Act 2021).
What it is
Composite sauce combining soy sauce (fermented soybean and wheat) with sesame oil/seed.
Seasoning/condiment for Asian cuisine.
Why it's flagged
- high sodium
- soy allergen
- sesame allergen
- wheat/gluten in many soy sauces
What regulators actually say
"On April 23, 2021, the FASTER Act was signed into law, declaring sesame as the 9th major food allergen recognized by the United States."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Soy sauce and sesame are recognized foods; sesame is a major food allergen (FASTER Act 2021)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised as food; both soy and sesame are listed allergens (Annex II EU 1169/2011)
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