soy sauce

41

Nutrition Score

Poor

soy sauce

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

84

Hazard Score

Healthy

39

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

SoyaIng · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Contains soybeans

Common allergen; also a source of protein and plant-based alternatives. Phytoestrogen content.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

wheat · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.

High Fructose Corn Syrup

HFCS · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, WHO

Refined sweetener. FDA states it is not more dangerous than other sugars; broad scientific consensus finds no meaningful metabolic difference from sucrose. Still a high-glycaemic added sugar linked to obesity/metabolic risk in excess.

Sulphite Ammonia Caramel

E150d · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Contains sulphites

Caramel colorant made using ammonia and sulphite compounds, used in colas and dark sauces. Contains sulphites allergen.

E415 · No known concerns

Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

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