Tamari is naturally gluten-free. It's made from
fermented soybeans and has a thicker consistency than
traditional Japanese soy sauce. It goes great with
sushi!
Japanese dark soy sauce, aka koikuchi, is the most
common variety of Japanese soy sauce, and works well
with many Japanese dishes like noodles or fried rice.
Light Japanese soy sauce, also known as usukuchi, is
lighter in color and saltier than regular and dark soy
sauce. It also has a delicate fruity aroma that
perfectly complements its umami flavor. Light soy
sauce is typically used for steamed vegetables and
light broths.
Twice brewed, also known as double fermented, soy
sauce uses equal wheat to soybean ratio. However, it
is fermented twice (as the name suggests) to provide a
bolder, more umami-rich, and thicker sauce. This
variety of soy sauce is not usually used in cooked
dishes. Instead, it's generally offered as dipping
sauces.