Sauce & Condiment

Soy Sauce

About This Entry

Soy sauce's fermented, salty-savory depth is one of the most foundational seasonings in cooking, varying from light and salty to dark and slightly sweet by style — that umami pairs with Pinot Noir.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Classic pairings

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Fermented Sauces & Pastes

Classification

Sauces & Condiments

Usage intensity

primary

Scientific name

Glycine max

Scientific Classification

Display name
Soy Sauce
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Group
Fermented Sauces & Pastes
Scientific name
Glycine max

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
primary

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.