Blended Soy Sauce
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-15 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Commercial soy sauce made by blending a small amount of brewed soy sauce with 70-90% acid-hydrolyzed chemical soy sauce.
Official Category: Processed Fats & Imitation Ingredients (가공유지·모조원료·원가절감재)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Mandatory front-of-pack labeling of chemical soy ratio
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United States (FDA)
Restricted
Broadly regulated under soy sauce standards
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Traditional soy designation restricted to fermented sauces
Commonly Found Foods
Commercial catering soy saucebulk saucesdipping sauces
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ 100% Naturally brewed soy sauce✓ Traditional soup soy sauce
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