Wheat is a major ingredient in most soy sauce, which certainly complicates gluten free living. Here are a few suggested solutions:

Bragg’s amino acids is a highly recommended substitute for soy sauce. Click here to try free samples of the product.

Another option for cooking at home is to use San-J wheat free Tamari sauce. Read the label carefully since San-J also produces Tamari sauce that is off-limits to us. Apparently tamari auce and soy sauce is not the same product, but I certainly don’t notice the difference. Click here to purchase this item on-line at The Gluten Free Pantry.

The link I just gave you will enable you to buy single-serving packets of gluten free soy sauce. This is the simplest way to enjoy oriental foods at a friend’s home. That way, everyone can add their soy sauce just before eating.

Sorry, I have no really good suggestions for handling restaurant meals. Carry the packets with you in case you do have the opportunity to use them.

Opinions differ on the use of LaChoy soy sauce. The sauce does not list wheat as an ingredient, but it does contain caramel coloring, which may or may not be an issue. Click here to read my recent article about caramel coloring.

Published 08/26/09