Lee Kum Kee Premium Soy Sauce — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Lee Kum Kee Premium Soy Sauce by Lee kum kee OKAY — score 60/90.

A traditionally brewed soy sauce with a short, simple ingredient list. Used in small amounts, but very high in sodium.

Why this verdict

• Short, recognizable ingredient list, naturally brewed
• No artificial colors, flavor enhancers, or modified starches in this list
• Extremely high in sodium (salt is a top ingredient)
• Contains a small amount of added sugar
• Contains wheat, so not gluten-free

Ingredients (5)

• Water (safe) — Bulking agent that keeps this a low-fat spread; inert.
• soybeans (safe) — The fermented protein source that gives soy sauce its savory umami depth.
• Salt (moderate) — Adds sodium; fine in moderation but the main reason to watch portion size.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added refined sugar; spikes blood sugar and turns a milky base into a dessert.
• wheat flour (moderate) — Refined flour filler; contains gluten.