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: https://www.proterrafoundation.org/

Question 4

Which Kikkoman sauces are vegan?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What's the difference between Kikkoman Soy Sauce and cheaper brands?

Accepted Answer

In a nutshell, the way it is made! Kikkoman Soy Sauce is naturally brewed over several months, resulting in a top quality, richly coloured, aromatic soy sauce that is perfect for all types of seasoning. This is an instance when less is definitely more – Kikkoman contains only four ingredients: soybeans, wheat, salt and water.

Question 6

Kikkoman Soy Sauce is Japanese. Can I use it in Chinese cooking?

Accepted Answer

Of course! In fact, you will find Kikkoman Soy Sauce in the very best Chinese restaurants. Kikkoman is also the choice of western chefs who appreciate its unique aromatic qualities.

Question 7

Is soy sauce only suitable for oriental dishes?

Accepted Answer

Although soy sauce is widely used in oriental dishes, the aromatic flavour of Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce makes it the perfect seasoning for sauces, soups, salad dressings and many other western foods.

Question 8

Is Kikkoman Soy Sauce made from genetically modified soybeans?

Accepted Answer

All Kikkoman sauces and marinades available in the UK are made using non-genetically modified soybeans and wheat.

Question 9

How many calories are in Kikkoman Soy Sauce?

Accepted Answer

Very few! There's only 11 kcals per tablespoon of Kikkoman – and zero fat, making it the perfect way to add flavour to food for anyone on a calorie controlled diet. Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade contains 14kcals per tablespoon.

Question 10

I'm worried about salt in my diet. Isn't soy sauce very salty?

Accepted Answer

All soy sauces contain a large quantity of salt which is intrinsic to the product, although Japanese-style sauces like Kikkoman usually contain less salt than Chinese versions. However, using soy sauce as a seasoning means you don't have to add extra salt to your food so your overall salt consumption should not increase. It should be used in measured amounts in dishes rather than poured freely. Health concerns over salt consumption is a serious challenge for western diets, so Kikkoman also make a Less Salt Soy Sauce, which contains 43% less salt than its original naturally brewed soy sauce for those looking to decrease their salt intake further.

Question 11

What is the difference between light and dark soy sauce?

Accepted Answer

Chinese soy sauces are available in both light and dark versions. Some are chemically produced and others are partially brewed. Dark soy sauces may contain caramel colouring (E150) and light Chinese soy sauces are often very salty.

Kikkoman produces just one soy sauce in Europe because it is suitable for all dishes, even recipes that specify light or dark sauces. The clarity of Kikkoman means it will not discolour clear broths or stocks, and its aromatic qualities work to enhance rather than overpower delicate flavours.

Question 12

How long does soy sauce keep and what's the best way to store it?

Accepted Answer

Kikkoman Soy Sauce will keep for several months. To preserve the flavour, we suggest you replace the inside cap of the dispenser bottle and keep all bottles in the fridge after opening.

Question 13

What is the difference between Chinese and Japanese soy sauce?

Accepted Answer

Most Chinese soy sauce is produced using a much shorter brewing process using little or no wheat and no yeast, as well as having a higher salt content than the Japanese type. Also some Chinese brands are a mixture between a brewed soy sauce and a chemical one.

Question 14

Does Kikkoman contain artifical additives?

Accepted Answer

No, all Kikkoman products are free of artificial colours and flavours, and have no added MSG. Kikkoman Soy Sauce contains only four ingredients: soybeans, wheat, salt and water. These are combined in a natural fermentation process to create Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce.

Question 15

Does Kikkoman have any connection with Chinese soya products?

Accepted Answer

Kikkoman has been making its renowned naturally brewed soy sauce to thesame recipe for more than 300 years. The Kikkoman soy sauce sold in Europe is produced in the Netherlands from just four ingredients: soybeans, wheat, water and salt. The manufacture does not use any ingredients imported from China. All ingredients used by Kikkoman are subject to strict quality control throughout the complete production process.

Question 16

Is Kikkoman suitable for gluten-free diets?

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 17

Is there a difference between the soy sauce in the 150ml dispenser bottle and the 250ml bottle?

Accepted Answer

No, there’s no difference. Both contain the same naturally brewed soy sauce. They’ve just been filled into different bottles. The iconic designer bottle looks great on the table and gives maximum pouring control (place a finger over one of the holes in the cap to control speed of flow). The designer bottle is also refillable and dishwasher safe.

Question 18

How is Kikkoman soy sauce made?

Accepted Answer

Kikkoman soy sauce is still made to an original recipe that dates back over 300 years 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. Read here for details on the various stages of the production process.

Question 19

Where are Kikkoman products manufactured?

Accepted Answer

Where are Kikkoman products manufactured?

Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce products for European markets are manufactured in Sappemeer, The Netherlands. Only pure ingredients are used in the production of Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce. The Soybeans are purchased from Brazil, Canada or the U.S.A., the wheat is grown in Germany and salt and water come from the Netherlands. Soybeans from Brazil are only supplied by suppliers who have a ProTerra certification. The ProTerra Foundation is a not for profit organisation that advances and promotes sustainability at all levels of the feed and food production cycle.

For further information about ProTerra please visit https://www.proterrafoundation.org/