 A bowl of soy sauce | |
| Alternative names | Soya sauce, shoyu |
|---|---|
| Type | Condiment |
| Place of origin | China |
| Region or state | East Asia and Southeast Asia |
| Main ingredients | Soybeans |
Soy sauce (sometimes called soya sauce in British English[1]) is a liquid condiment of Chinese origin, traditionally made from a fermented paste of soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae molds.[2] It is recognized for its saltiness and pronounced umami taste.
Soy sauce was created in its current form about 2,200 years ago during the Western Han dynasty of ancient China.[3][4][5][6] Since then, it has become an important ingredient in East and Southeast Asian cooking as well as a condiment worldwide.[7]
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