Is Soy Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Inproba
Inproba's Soy Sauce is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes soy sauce (56%) with water, soybeans, wheat, and salt. The presence of refined salt raises some quality concerns, indicating a processed nature.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes soy sauce (56%) with water, soybeans, wheat, and salt. The presence of refined salt raises some quality concerns, indicating a processed nature.
Main concern
High sodium content from added salt may raise health concerns for some consumers.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains soybeans, which provide a natural source of flavor and umami.
- Water is the primary ingredient, contributing to the sauce's consistency.
- Soy sauce is a traditional condiment, widely used in various cuisines.
Concerns
- High sodium content from added salt may raise health concerns for some consumers.
- The presence of wheat may not be suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Refined salt is a processed ingredient, which can be a concern for health-conscious consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this soy sauce, ensuring proper consistency and flavor distribution.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Soybeans safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Soybeans is used here as natural_extract. Soybeans are a key ingredient in soy sauce, providing essential amino acids and contributing to its characteristic umami flavor.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Sojabohnen
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Is Wheat safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Wheat is used here as base. Wheat is included in the fermentation process of soy sauce, but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizen
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as preservative. Salt acts as a preservative and flavor enhancer, but its high content can raise health concerns related to sodium intake.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Speisesalz
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3538907
More from this brand: Inproba products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: wheat
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