Yamasa Light Soy Sauce 1L

Premium Japanese Usukuchi Shoyu – Delicate & Versatile

🍶 The Secret to Clear, Bright Japanese Flavors!

Yamasa Light Soy Sauce (Usukuchi) is a refined, lighter-colored soy sauce brewed with more salt and less wheat for a delicate umami that enhances dishes without darkening them. Perfect for soups, simmered dishes, and seafood where you want flavor without overpowering color.

Key Features:

✔ 1L Bottle – Economical size for frequent use
✔ Authentic Usukuchi – 10% saltier than regular soy sauce, but milder taste
✔ Color-Preserving – Ideal for clear broths and pale ingredients
✔ All-Purpose – From takikomi gohan to tempura dipping sauce
✔ Non-GMO – Brewed traditionally since 1645

Why Choose Usukuchi?

• Subtle Enhancement – Lets ingredients shine in dishes like chawanmushi

• Professional Pick – Used by chefs for balanced seasoning

• Healthier Option – No caramel coloring (natural light hue)

Best Uses:

🍲 Clear Soups – Osuimono or udon broth
🍥 Simmered Dishes – Fish (nitsuke) or tofu
🍤 Tempura Dipping – Mix with dashi + daikon
🍚 Seasoned Rice – Takikomi gohan

Ingredients:

Water, soybeans, wheat, salt, alcohol (to preserve freshness).

Allergy Info: Contains soy, wheat. Gluten-free version available (check label).

Storage: Store in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate after opening for longevity.

Net Volume: 1L

🌸 Pro Tip: For authentic Kansai-style cooking, replace regular soy sauce with usukuchi in stir-fries!

Japan’s Golden Ratio of Salt & Umami – Since the Edo Period!

Product of Japan • No artificial additives

🍱 Perfect For:

• Ochazuke (tea over rice)

• Light marinades for white fish

• Yamasa’s own Honteri Mirin for teriyaki