Kikkoman Soy Sauce 150 ml is a traditional Japanese soy sauce with a rich, savoury flavour and umami notes, produced through the natural fermentation of soya beans and wheat. This smaller-sized version is ideal as a seasoning or dip for a variety of dishes – from Asian cuisine to everyday cooking.
🧾 What is it?
Soy sauce is a liquid seasoning used in cooking to enhance the flavour of dishes. Kikkoman produces its soy sauce through natural fermentation, a process that takes several months and creates a complex, balanced and aromatic umami profile without any artificial colourings or added flavourings.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients: drinking water, soya beans, wheat and salt.
Allergens:
⚠️ Contains soya and wheat (gluten) — not suitable for a gluten-free diet (people with coeliac disease or a gluten allergy should choose special tamari versions).
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 ml)
| Nutritional component | Per 100 ml |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~325 kJ / ~77 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| – of which saturated | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~3.2 g |
| – of which sugars | ~0.6 g |
| Protein | ~10 g |
| Salt | ~16.9 g |
| *(A high protein content is typical of traditionally fermented soya sauces.) |
🍴 Taste and use
✔️ Flavour: intensely salty and umami, with subtle fermented notes and a rich aroma.
✔️ Texture: a liquid, dark sauce that blends well with dishes.
Recommended uses:
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🍜 Asian dishes: sushi, stir-fries, rice or noodles
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🍖 Marinades: meat, fish or tofu before grilling or roasting
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🥗 Salad dressings: as part of a dressing
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🍲 Seasoning: for soups, sauces or stewed vegetables
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🍟 Dip: with snacks or side dishes – the saltiness enhances the overall flavour
📦 Storage
➡️ Before opening: store at room temperature away from direct light.
➡️ After opening: keep in the fridge to preserve flavour and quality.
🧠 Summary
Kikkoman Soy Sauce 150 ml is a naturally fermented soy sauce produced using traditional Japanese methods, with a distinctive umami profile and versatile uses — from Asian recipes to everyday seasoning of dishes. It contains soya and gluten, so if you need a gluten-free option, consider the Kikkoman tamari version.
🍽️ Tip: Use it as a low-calorie alternative to salt in dressings and soups — it helps bring out the flavour without adding a lot of fat.
