Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce by Kikkoman OKAY — score 60/90.

A simple, naturally-brewed sauce with no artificial additives, but sugar sits at #3 and salt runs high, so use it sparingly as a condiment.

Why this verdict

• Short, recognizable ingredient list with no artificial colors or flavors
• Naturally brewed soy sauce base, no MSG or emulsifiers in this version
• Added sugar is the third ingredient
• High salt load from the soy sauce base

Ingredients (9)

• Soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt) (safe) — Naturally brewed base; fine in small amounts but a major source of sodium.
• Wine (contains sulphur dioxide) (moderate) — Cooking wine adds depth; sulphur dioxide can trigger reactions in sensitive people, but the amount used is tiny.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added refined sugar; spikes blood sugar and turns a milky base into a dessert.
• Water (safe) — Bulking agent that keeps this a low-fat spread; inert.
• Spirit Vinegar (safe) — Adds tang and helps preserve; negligible health impact.
• Salt (moderate) — Adds sodium; fine in moderation but the main reason to watch portion size.
• spice extracts (safe) — Natural flavor from spices, not artificial flavoring.
• ONION POWDER (safe) — Common seasoning, minimal concern.
• GARLIC POWDER (safe) — Real seasoning.