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Tamari

Also known as: tamari sauce, tamari soy sauce

Low concern

Tamari is a fermented soy condiment. It is high in sodium and contains soy, one of the nine FDA major food allergens.

Found in

2,340 products

What it is

A traditional Japanese soy sauce produced primarily from fermented soybeans, generally with little or no wheat.

Salty, umami-rich seasoning and condiment for Asian cuisine and many savory products.

Why it's flagged

soy allergen
high sodium content

What regulators actually say

"The major food allergens identified by law are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard food; soy is a major food allergen under FALCPA.

European Union — EFSA

Standard food in the EU; soy is a regulated allergen.

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