What is
it?
Chin‑Su soya sauce 250 ml (white lids) is a Vietnamese soya sauce – a liquid seasoning used mainly in Asian cuisine to enhance the umami flavour. It is suitable as a dip, or for seasoning soups, rice, stir-fries, marinades and salads. It originates from Vietnam and is popular for its sweet, sour and salty flavour profile.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients:
✔️ Water (~69 %)
✔️ Soya beans (~12 %)
✔️ Salt (~12 %)
✔️ Sugar (~4 %)
✔️ Natural colouring (caramel E150a)
✔️ Flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate E621, E635)
✔️ Acidity regulator (citric acid E330)
✔️ Preservative (sodium benzoate E211)
✔️ Emulsifier (xanthan gum E415)
✔️ Flavouring, artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K E950, aspartame E951)
Allergens:
✔️ Contains soya and soya-derived products.
⚠️ May contain traces of peanuts (some sources indicate the presence of peanuts in the production process).
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 ml)
(approximate figures according to the manufacturer/retailers)
| Nutritional component | Per 100 ml |
|---|---|
| Energy | 117 kJ / 28 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| – of which saturated | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~5 g |
| – of which sugars | ~4.2 g |
| Protein | ~2 g |
| Salt | ~13 g |
| (A high sodium content is typical of soya sauces.) |
🍴 Taste and use
✔️ Flavour: A classic salty and umami-rich soya sauce with a slightly sweet note thanks to the sugar and caramel colouring.
✔️ Texture: A liquid, free-flowing sauce.
Most common uses:
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🥢 Dip: with sushi, spring rolls, tempura, meat or vegetables.
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🍲 Seasoning: for soups, sauces, stir-fries with rice or noodles.
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🍖 Marinade: for meat, fish or tofu.
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🥗 Salads and dips: add to dressings or cold dishes.
📦 Storage
Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within the recommended period stated on the packaging.
🧠 Summary
Chin‑Su soy sauce 250 ml (white lids) is a Vietnamese soy sauce with a classic umami profile, suitable as a seasoning, dip or marinade. It has a salty flavour with a sweeter note and a high salt content, so only a small amount is needed to give dishes a distinctive flavour. It contains soya and may contain traces of peanuts — so it’s important to check the label if you have any allergies.
🍱 Tip: For a more balanced flavour, you can mix the soy sauce with a little lime juice and honey to make a dip for stir-fried vegetables or chicken nuggets.
