Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc.
Label Serving
18 g
Barcode
041390024122
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
3.7/10
Health Score
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (18 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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10 / 14 researched · AI analyzing 4 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
NATURALLY BREWED SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), WATER, SUGAR, MIRIN (SWEET COOKING RICE WINE), VINEGAR, HONEY, CONCENTRATED PINEAPPLE JUICE, TOMATO PASTE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, GINGER, XANTHAN GUM.
Contains allergens: Riboflavin
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
Honey
sweetener / flavor / humectant
Vinegar
E260
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, preservative, and acidity regulator
Mirin
Concentrated Pineapple Juice
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Tomato Paste
flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment
Garlic Powder
Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent
Onion Powder
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Ginger
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
2 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
3 Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Honey | ✓Low Concern | sweetener / flavor / humectant | Honey is a natural nutritive sweetener generally recognized as safe for adults, while requiring specific age-related considerations for infants. |
5 Vinegar E260 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, preservative, and acidity regulator | Vinegar is generally recognized as safe for human consumption when used as a standard food ingredient and condiment. |
6 Mirin | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Concentrated Pineapple Juice | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Modified Corn Starch E1422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability. | Modified corn starch is widely utilized as a food stabilizer and is generally recognized as safe by major regulatory bodies. |
9 Tomato Paste | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment | Tomatoes are a widely consumed, nutrient-dense whole food recognized for their high antioxidant and vitamin content with minimal points of consideration for the general population. |
10 Garlic Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent | Garlic powder is a standard culinary ingredient generally recognized as safe for regular consumption within normal dietary amounts. |
11 Onion Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation. | Onion is a commonly consumed natural food ingredient with a well-established safety profile for the general population. |
12 Riboflavin E150 Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation | Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity. |
13 Xanthan Gum E415 | ✓Low Concern | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier | Xanthan gum is a widely accepted food stabilizer and thickener with a strong safety profile recognized by major regulatory bodies globally. |
14 Ginger | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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