Why is Mild shoyu classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The NOVA 3 rating reflects that the sauce is made from a few basic ingredients, water, soybeans, wheat, sea salt, a small amount of alcohol and natural flavorings, without industrial additives; the label shows zero listed additives, so its processing level derives mainly from the fermentation and refining steps typical for soy sauce.

How does the sodium content of this soy sauce affect people with hypertension or those monitoring salt intake?

At roughly 5 g of salt per 100 ml (about 2 g of sodium), the sauce contributes a significant portion of the recommended maximum daily sodium (≈2 g), so regular use can quickly exceed limits for hypertensive individuals and should be limited or diluted.

Is the presence of wheat in this soy sauce a problem for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes; the ingredient list includes wheat (froment), which contains gluten, and the allergen information flags gluten, making the sauce unsuitable for gluten‑free or celiac diets.

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Mild shoyu - Soy sauce bio

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Mild shoyu – a certified organic soy sauce sold in a 500 ml glass bottle – is positioned as a vegan, vegetarian condiment. Nutritionally it provides 61 kcal, 0.1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 1.5 g sugars and 9.6 g protein per 100 ml, but its sodium level is high at about 5 g, and it carries gluten and soy allergens. The product falls in the "Dressings and sauces" group, has a NOVA 3 processing score and no Nutri‑Score assigned, offering a low‑fat, low‑sugar option while its salt content may be a drawback for sodium‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal61 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.9 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soy‑sauce category values, this mild shoyu contains dramatically less fat (0.1 g vs 12 g) and sugar (1.5 g vs 11 g) per 100 ml, while its salt level (≈5 g) is on par with the typical 5 g.

Ingredients

eau, fèves de soja, froment, sel marin, alcool, A. Oryzae

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