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Sweet Soy Sauce

Low concern

Composed of GRAS ingredients (soy sauce, sugar). Contains soy and wheat (in many recipes), both major allergens.

Found in

24 products

What it is

Indonesian-style kecap manis: thick, syrupy soy sauce sweetened with palm sugar (gula jawa); contains soy sauce, palm sugar, water, and aromatics.

Condiment, marinade, glaze; provides salty-sweet umami flavor.

Why it's flagged

High sodium and added sugar
Soy/wheat allergens

What regulators actually say

"There are nine major food allergens recognized by U.S. law: milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard fermented condiment; soy and wheat declared as allergens.

European Union — EFSA

Standard food; soy and gluten-containing cereals are regulated allergens.

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