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Soy Sauce

Liquid · Asian · Chinese · Japanese

Characterized by an umami axis of 9.0, this ingredient relies on high concentrations of glutamate and lactic-acid. The sensory profile reveals a 9.5 rating in the fermented aroma family, supported by ethanol and furanones. This structure yields a distinct salty-umami equilibrium, effectively minimizing sweetness and sourness to negligible levels.

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01At a glance

RoleLiquid

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

AsianChineseJapanese

Key compounds

GlutamateEthanolLactic-Acid

02Pairs well with· 8

Toasted Sesame Oil

Shared·Vegetable

Complementary·Vegetable

Bridge·Protein

Complementary·Acid

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

0.5

Salty

7.5

Sour

0.5

Bitter

0.5

Umami

9.0

Fat

0.1

Heat

0.0

Aroma· 0–10

Fermented9.5

miso · yogurt · soy sauce

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness5.0

Softness5.0

Density5.0

Fibrousness3.0

Crispness3.0

Chewiness3.0

04Aroma compounds· 4

Glutamate Ethanol Lactic-Acid Furanones

05Techniques that suit it

Reduce Infuse Marinate Emulsify Caramelize

06Common forms / preps

01

Raw

Straight from the bottle; used as a finishing condiment, dipping sauce, or primary seasoning for quick stir-fries.

02

Infused

Steeped with aromatics like ginger, garlic, or chilis; ideal for enhancing dipping sauces or poaching liquids.

03

Caramelized

Reduced with sugar or mirin into a thick glaze; perfect for lacquering proteins like chicken or tofu.

04

Powdered

Dehydrated and processed into a fine dust; used for adding intense umami seasoning to snacks or creative culinary coatings.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

sesame_oil0.54 shiitake_mushroom0.47 ginger0.47 oyster_sauce0.46light_soy_sauce0.45shaoxing_wine0.43 msg0.43 sichuan_peppercorn0.42

Cuisine affinity

East Asian 0.53Southeast Asian 0.47Eastern European 0.46Japanese 0.45South Asian 0.38

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Soy Sauce

Liquid · Use as purchased