Sainsbury's • 150 mL
Light Soy Sauce
Product Insights
Light Soy Sauce is a 150 mL glass‑bottled condiment marketed by Sainsbury’s, classified in the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups. It is vegan, low in total fat and saturated fat, provides modest protein and fiber, and earned an Eco‑score of A thanks to its recyclable glass packaging. However, it is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) with a Nutri‑Score of E, contains high levels of sugar (12.7 g) and salt (9.7 g per 100 ml), includes additives such as caramel colour (E150a), potassium sorbate (E202) and lactic acid (E270), and is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for similar sauces, this light soy sauce contains more sugar (12.7 g vs 10.95 g) and significantly more salt (9.7 g vs 5.02 g), while its fat (0 g) and saturated fat (0 g) are much lower than the typical 12.0 g and 2.1 g found in the category.
Ingredients
Water, Soy Sauce (15%) (Water, Soy Bean (Soya), Salt, Wheat Flour), Sugar, Salt, Colour: Plain Caramel; Yeast Extract, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid; Preservative: Potassium Sorbate.
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