Question 1

Where is the soy you use grown?

Accepted Answer

Most of our soy is sourced in Brazil, Canada and the USA. We buy 10% of our soy in Europe, thereby supporting European soybean cultivation.

Question 2

Do you also use ingredients from Europe in your products?

Accepted Answer

We buy 10% of our soy in Europe, thereby supporting European soy cultivation. 100% of our wheat comes from Germany. Salt and water, the other ingredients for our soy sauce, are of course also procured from sources in the region.

Question 3

Soy cultivation is known to be a factor in deforestation. What are you doing to prevent this?

Accepted Answer

The entire Kikkoman Group follows a sustainable procurement policy, encompassing a set of guidelines for soy sourcing. This forms the basis for our commitment to sustainable soy cultivation, and includes preventing deforestation.
We are also familiar with the sources of our soy procurement in Brazil and can intervene if necessary.
Soybeans from Brazil are only purchased from suppliers with ProTerra certification. ProTerra is a high market standard for a sustainable and responsible soy value chain. You can find more information about ProTerra here: www.proterrafoundation.org

Question 4

Which Kikkoman sauces are vegan?

Accepted Answer

The following Kikkoman products are certified with the V-Label:

Question 5

How much soy sauce do I need to use?

Accepted Answer

The amount of soy sauce that you use depends on the dish that you are cooking and, obviously, on your personal preferences. The advantage of using Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce is that you can never “over season” foods with it. Kikkoman brings out the natural flavours of the ingredients without masking them. With other soy sauces, especially chemically produced ones, if you add a few drops too many their intensive, synthetic aroma and flavour can overpower and ruin the dish.

Question 6

Do I still need salt if I use soy sauce?

Accepted Answer

You don't need to use any salt at all if you season your dish with soy sauce. Soy sauce is the perfect substitute for salt! People who prefer a reduced-salt diet can use Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Less Salt Soy Sauce.

Question 7

How should soy sauce be stored?

Accepted Answer

It is best to store the open bottle in the refrigerator where the soy sauce is protected from the effects of light and heat.

Question 8

Is soy sauce only suitable for Asian dishes?

Accepted Answer

Despite having Asian origins, Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce is a universal seasoning. It’s perfect for Asian dishes and for other types of cuisine - from soup to salad, meat to fish and vegetables to pasta.

Question 9

How can you tell that a soy sauce is naturally brewed?

Accepted Answer

By its colour, flavour and aroma. However, it's difficult to sample the product at the supermarket. The best thing to do is take a close look at the list of ingredients. Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce only contains the four natural ingredients of soybeans, wheat, water and salt. It doesn't contain any colourings or flavour enhancers. And it’s naturally brewed rather than chemically brewed.

Question 10

Does Kikkoman contain synthetic additives?

Accepted Answer

Kikkoman Soy Sauce only contains the four natural ingredients of soybeans, wheat, water and salt. These are combined in a natural fermentation process to create Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce. No additives whatsoever are used.

Question 11

What about the other Kikkoman sauces that have no V-Label symbol? Are they vegan, too?

Accepted Answer

Even if the products don’t feature the V-Label symbol, the majority of them are vegan. This information is provided on every product page on the Kikkoman website. We are also planning to obtain V-Label certification for other sauces in the range.

Question 12

Is there a difference between the soy sauce in the designer dispenser bottle and the soy sauce in the „normal“ bottle?

Accepted Answer

No, there’s no difference. Both products are the same naturally brewed soy sauce. They’ve just been filled into different bottles. The iconic designer bottle beautifies the dining table. It’s an aesthetic dispenser that enhances the seasoning experience and gives maximum pouring control. The designer bottle is also refillable and dishwasher safe.

Question 13

Are Kikkoman PET bottles BPA-free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our PET bottles are BPA-free. This also includes our plastic foil (sachet), glass bottle, plastic bottle, plastic can, plastic bag, plastic drum, plastic container and plastic caps.

Question 14

What’s the difference between Chinese and Japanese soy sauces?

Accepted Answer

Chinese soy sauce is brewed for a shorter time than Japanese soy sauce. Many Chinese soy sauces also have a higher salt content than their Japanese counterparts. Also, some Chinese soy sauces are blended products, which means they are a combination of fermented and chemically produced soy sauces. Chinese soy sauces often contain additives.

Question 15

Is Kikkoman Soy Sauce a Chinese soy sauce?

Accepted Answer

Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce is a Japanese soy sauce. However, it can also be used to season Chinese foods. It’s a universal seasoning.

Question 16

What’s the difference between Kikkoman Soy Sauce and other soy sauces?

Accepted Answer

Four pure ingredients, a natural brewing process and around 300 different aromas are the secret of Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce, which is produced according to a 300+ year-old recipe.

Question 17

How is soy sauce made?

Accepted Answer

Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce is made according to a 300+ years old recipe in a six-month natural brewing process. Only the four pure ingredients of soy sauce, wheat, water and salt are used. The soy sauce contains no additives whatsoever. Click here to read about the various stages of the production process.

Question 18

What nutritional values does Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce have?

Accepted Answer

Our Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce has the following nutritional values per 100 ml:

Question 19

What are the nutritional values for Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Less Salt Soy Sauce?

Accepted Answer

Our Naturally Brewed Less Salt Soy Sauce has the following nutritional values per 100 ml:

Question 20

Is Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce gluten-free?

Accepted Answer

Gluten is broken down during the fermentation process, so the gluten content in the final product is minimal, but it cannot be guaranteed that it is gluten-free.

For those with gluten intolerance, our Tamari Gluten-free Soy Sauce is recommended.

Question 21

Is Kikkoman Soy Sauce made from genetically-modified soybeans?

Accepted Answer

Kikkoman takes great care to ensure that only high quality ingredients are used it its natural production process. That’s why all Kikkoman products manufactured in The Netherlands are produced exclusively with non-GMO soybeans.

Question 22

Are Kikkoman products manufactured in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Are Kikkoman products manufactured in Japan?

Kikkoman naturally brewed soy sauce products for the European market are manufactured in Sappemeer (The Netherlands). Only pure ingredients are used in the production of the naturally brewed soy sauce. The soy beans are purchased in Brazil, Canada or the U.S.A., the wheat is grown in Germany and salt and water are from the Netherlands. All ingredients are subjected to the very strictest quality checks and only non-GMO soy beans are used. Soybeans from Brazil are supplied only by our suppliers who has ProTerra certification. The ProTerra Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that advances and promotes sustainability at all levels of the feed and food production system.

For more information about Proterra, please go to https://www.proterrafoundation.org/.

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