Taste testers rate supermarket light soy sauces for their flavour and value
A food writer tested various supermarket light soy sauces to identify the best options based on aroma, taste, and ingredients.
Top rated product features
The Poon premium first extract received five stars for its complex aroma and fruity notes. This bottle uses non-GMO soya beans grown in southern Taiwan and is naturally fermented without additives. The Yutaka organic tamari also earned a top rating with a deep flavour profile containing dark malt and green vegetable notes.
Specific tasting characteristics
Testers noted cooked potato, sulphur, and broth aromas as typical traits of the sauces. Some samples displayed caramel and malty tones alongside fruity high notes and vinous undertones. The Kikkoman brand was described as having a deep aroma with meaty notes.
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