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A 10 fl oz bottle of Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce with a green cap and label indicating 38% less sodium than regular soy sauce.

Less Sodium Soy Sauce

Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate: Less than 1/10 of 1% as a preservative.

About 20 Servings per Bottle

Serving Size 1 Tbsp (15mL)

Calories 10

AMOUNT%DV*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g-
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium590mg26%
Total Carbohydrates1g0%
Dietary Fiber0g0%
Total Sugars0g-
Added Sugars0g0%
Protein1g-

Brewed in the USA, Orthodox Union Kosher Certification, Vegan-certified

If you’re looking to reduce sodium in your diet, give Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce a try. It’s traditionally brewed in exactly the same way as our original Kikkoman® Soy Sauce, but we remove approximately 40% of the salt after the fermentation and aging process is complete.

That means you get all the delicious flavor and umami—and the amazing all-purpose versatility—of original Kikkoman® Soy Sauce with much less sodium. Like our regular Soy Sauce, Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce is brewed in the USA to exacting quality standards using 100% North American sourced ingredients.

 

How to Use Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce

Less Sodium, Same Great Flavor. Use Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce just as you would Kikkoman® Soy Sauce to enhance whatever you’re cooking. In slow-cooking applications like braises, soups, and stews, we recommend adding it during the latter stages of cooking to maintain its full flavor and umami.

  • Lower-sodium cooking – Use Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce wherever you’d use our original all-purpose Soy Sauce to reduce the sodium content of your food. You can also substitute it for salt, and you’ll get significantly reduced sodium with plenty of savory flavor and umami. Click here to download our tips for reducing sodium in the kitchen.
  • Condiment – Use as a tabletop condiment for sushi, dumplings, finger foods, rice, grains, vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, and more.
  • Asian, American, and global foods – Like Kikkoman® Soy Sauce, our Less Sodium Soy Sauce is perfect in mainstream American foods as well as Latin, Mediterranean, Caribbean, and other globally inspired dishes.
  • Marinades – Add to any marinade to enhance flavor, boost umami, enhance browning, and tenderize.
  • Sauces and dressings – Add depth and savory appeal to sauces, dressings, and dipping sauces.
  • Meatless and Vegan – Adds meaty depth and umami to everything from vegetarian chili, veggie burgers and tofu to meatless soups, stews, and curries.
  • Beefier burgers – Add about a tablespoon of Less Sodium Soy sauce per pound of ground beef when you’re making burger patties to enhance their mouthwatering meatiness.
  • Savory Gravy – A splash of Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce can add rich, savory flavor and appetizing color to any gravy.

Less Sodium Soy Sauce FAQs

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Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce contains 590mg of sodium per 1 Tbsp (15mL), 38% less sodium than Kikkoman Soy Sauce.
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce contains 0g of total fat, 590mg of sodium, 1g of total carbohydrates, and 1g of protein.
Yes, Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce should be refrigerated after opening and the lid should be kept tightly closed.
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce contains greater than 2% alcohol by volume. The alcohol is a result of the fermentation process. Like wine or beer, our soy sauces are brewed and made from wheat, soybeans, salt, and water. During the fermentation process, wheat starches break down into sugars, and part of the sugar changes into alcohol.
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce is brewed at the Kikkoman Foods, Inc. plant in Walworth, WI where there are no peanut or tree nut ingredients used.

Kikkoman produces a 50% Less Sodium Gluten-Free Tamari Soy Sauce and other gluten-free products like panko, hoisin and more. Click here to find all our gluten-free products. These products are certified as gluten-free (less than 10ppm) by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO). To find stores that carry our gluten-free items, please try our Product Locator.

For the best quality, we recommend refrigerating and using the sauce promptly. Once opened, the quality of the sauce will decline faster. How the product is stored and handled will also affect its quality. As a guideline, we suggest using the product within a month of opening and checking the quality and freshness of the opened sauce before each use. However, if at any time the product has an unusual taste or smell, it should not be used.
Yes. To see which common allergens are in our Kikkoman products, click here for more information. This chart shows a list of Kikkoman products with ingredients that are part of the top nine allergens listed in the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act, as well as gluten and mustard.
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