Is Chinese soy sauce gluten-free?
No. Chinese soy sauce is traditionally made with wheat, which makes it unsuitable for people with coeliac diseaseA condition where a person is unable to eat gluten as it makes their body attack itself. . If it has been used as an ingredient, this must be declared on the ingredients list. Gluten-freeWhen a food has less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten so it is safe for people with coeliac disease to eat. versions are available in the ‘Free fromA range of food that is free from certain allergens – for example gluten or dairy. ‘ section of most major supermarkets. There are also some types of tamari soy sauce which are suitable. These are listed in our Food and Drink DirectoryOur annual Directory of gluten-free food and drink which manufacturers voluntarily submit to. .
