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The Absolute Best Soy Sauce Brand Isn't Kikkoman (& It's Wonderfully Simple) By Persy House Sept. 6, 2025 12:09 pm EST

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When you pick up soy sauce, there's a good chance you're grabbing Kikkoman. It's arguably the most well-known and beloved brand, and is widely available at most grocery stores. And yet, when Daily Meal tried and ranked 13 different brands of soy sauce from worst to best , somewhat surprisingly, Kikkoman earned a middling spot. Moreover, it wasn't anywhere close to the one we loved the most: Wan Ja Shan . Right off the bat, we appreciated the super simple ingredients list. Wan Ja Shan's official site lists its soy sauce as containing just water,

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