Authentic soy sauce taste comparison set selected by Shokunin Shoyu staff

I thought about which soy sauce would be best to give to someone special, and created a set of my favorite soy sauces that I can confidently recommend. Each one is a different type of authentic soy sauce, so you can enjoy comparing the flavors.

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The only ingredients are wheat, salt, and shochu.

If you taste it as is, you won't notice it's soy sauce! The sweetness and aroma of wheat that you can feel after the salty taste is what makes this soy sauce unique. I also like the simplicity of the ingredients, which are wheat, salt, and shochu, and no soybeans.

Special light soy sauce with low salt content

I like the concept of a "light soy sauce to pour over food." The rice koji keeps the saltiness in check while bringing out the flavor of the ingredients, creating a wonderful balance that makes this a must-have soy sauce in my home.

Wooden barrel brewing is back! First pressing in 2022

When I first tasted it, I couldn't help but exclaim, "I love this!" This soy sauce was carefully made in a wooden barrel as a "challenge to continue making soy sauce in the future," and has a gorgeous aroma and light flavor. My brothers, who have returned to take over the family business, also love it.

This is the classic re-brewing method!

This is a well-known popular product from a soy sauce brewery that is an essential part of Shodoshima tourism. It has a strong umami flavor and is simply delicious. I use it on sashimi and meat, so I rarely use it in cooking.

Not only is it rich, but it also has a beautiful taste.

It's full of umami, but it has a slightly pop feel compared to other tamari soy sauces, and I like how easy it is to use. It's also fun to discover unexpected ways to use it, such as with cheese or carbonara.

If you want to compare tastes, try these ingredients and dishes!

We want you to fully enjoy the taste of soy sauce and see how it pairs with ingredients and dishes, so we recommend first comparing the taste with standard ingredients that are indispensable to soy sauce.

cold tofu

Pale purple, Kijime, Tsurujyo

Assorted sashimi

Pale purple, Tsurujyo, Tsuresoi

Raw egg on rice

White ball, serious tree, companion

[Additional Notes] My food preferences are as follows:

・I love to eat and I love to cook ・I will eat anything except for things I'm allergic to (walnuts, yams) ・I like stylish cafe food, but Japanese food is the most relaxing ・If I eat something delicious at a restaurant, I check the ingredients and how it was made carefully ・I don't like sweet side dishes that much ・But I need something sweet after a meal ・I prefer light soy sauce ・My favorite foods are broccoli, asparagus, katsudon, and jelly