Taste of China • 150ml
Dark Soy Sauce
Product Insights
Dark Soy Sauce, produced by Taste of China and sold in a 150 ml glass bottle with a PET cap, belongs to the “Condiments → Sauces → Soy sauces” family and is classified under the PNNS groups “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces”. It delivers 40 kcal per 100 g, virtually no fat or sugars, but an exceptionally high 15.5 g of salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The formulation includes water, soy beans, wheat flour (gluten), salt, caramel colour (E150c), potassium sorbate (E202), xanthan gum (E415) and the artificial sweetener acesulfame, which may be concerning for allergen‑sensitive or additive‑avoidant consumers.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average condiment values (sugar 10.95 g, fat 12.01 g, salt 5.02 g per 100 g), Dark Soy Sauce is markedly lower in sugar and fat but contains nearly three times more salt than typical sauces.
Ingredients
water, soy bean (22%), salt, colour: ammonia caramel, wheat flour, sugar, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, acesulfame
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