Parameters About Cooking Dark Soy Sauce from TSY

Product Name	150ml Cooking Wasabi Dark Soy Sauce for Stir-fried Tofu
Color	Bright dark brown color with golden, clear and shiny surface after shaking.
Flavor	Salty and Fresh Good Taste, Strong Sauce Flavor
Purpose	For enhancing flavor, usually served for cooking dishes and preparing cooking or cold dishes.
Ingredient	Water, Non-GMO extract of soya beans, Salt, Sugar, Wheat Flour.
Serving Suggestion	Dark soy sauce is perfect for stir-frying dishes, rice dishes and as marinade for meats, fish and vegetable dishes.
Nutrition information typical values per 100g	Energy 216KJ/52KCAL, Protein:4.2g Carbohydrate 8.5g, Sodium 6790mg
Key Words	Dark soy sauce, Chinese dark soy sauce, Lao Chou soy sauce, brewed dark soy sauce, dark soy sauce for braising, low salt dark soy sauce, authentic Asian dark soy sauce
Shelf Life	2years
Storage	Close the lid tightly and keep refrigerated after use.
Delivery Time	15-20days
Certificate	HACCP, BRC, IFS, HALAL, KOSHER, ISO

Complete Product Specifications

Product Name: Premium Brewed Chinese Dark Soy Sauce (Lao Chou)
Raw Materials: Non-GMO defatted soybeans, wheat, purified water, natural fermented caramel, edible salt
Processing Technology: Traditional natural slow fermentation
Net Weight: 500ml/bottle, 1L/bottle, 5L/can, 20L bulk barrel (customizable)
Shelf Life: 24 months (sealed), refrigerate after opening
Storage Condition: Store in cool, dry place, avoid direct sunlight
Certifications: Halal, FDA, ISO22000, HACCP
Application Scenarios: Home cooking, restaurant catering, food factory processing, cross-border wholesale

100% Natural Traditional Brewing Process

Fermented with high-quality non-GMO defatted soybeans and premium wheat via a slow natural fermentation process for over 180 days. No chemical synthetic ingredients, no artificial pigments, no preservatives, and no thickeners. The fully fermented sauce locks in pure soybean umami, ensuring a healthy and pure taste while meeting international food safety standards for global export.

Perfect Food Coloring & Glossy Effect

Formulated with natural caramel color formed during fermentation, it provides a stable, deep reddish-brown glossy finish for dishes. It never fades or turns black after long cooking, making braised pork, beef stew, fried rice, and lo mein look appetizing and professionally styled. A small amount creates uniform coloring without staining dishes excessively.

Mellow Low-Salt Umami, No Salty Bitterness

Compared with ordinary soy sauce, our dark soy sauce has lower sodium content with subtle natural sweetness. It focuses on color enhancement and flavor layering rather than salty taste. It does not overpower the original flavor of ingredients, avoids bitter aftertaste after long braising, and delivers a rich, mellow savory taste suitable for long-hour stewing and high-temperature stir-frying.

Thick & Stable Texture, Strong Versatility

Moderately thick and smooth texture with good fluidity, easy to control dosage. It mixes evenly with ingredients without layering or precipitation. Suitable for all Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking scenarios, compatible with home daily cooking, restaurant commercial use, and food processing bulk matching.

Global Food Safety Certification

Halal, FDA, and ISO certified, fully compliant with EU and North American food import standards. Zero harmful additives, non-GMO raw materials, safe for adults, kids, and the elderly. Reliable for cross-border wholesale, retail, and supermarket shelf sales.

Packaging specifications of cooking Dark Soy Sauce

At present, our hot-selling specifications are 150ml, 250ml, 500ml, 625ml, 1L, etc., which are very popular in supermarkets and asian restaurants.

SPECIFIATION PER CTN	BOTTLE TYPE	CTNS/20'GP
150ml12btls/box4boxes	Glass bottle	1010
150ml*24btls	Table bottle	1855
200ml*24btls	Glass bottle	1550
250ml*24btls	Glass bottle	1550
300ml*12btls	Glass bottle	1550
500ml*12btls	Glass bottle	1550
625ml*12btls	Glass bottle	1330
1000ml*12btls	Plastic bottle	1224
1.86L*6jar	Plastic jar	1400
5L*4jar	Plastic jar	756
8L*2jar	Plastic jar	1150
18L*1bag/box	Faucet soft bags	1008
15kg*2drum	Plastic drum	700
25kg*1drum	Plastic drum	800
160L*1drum	Plastic drum	100
200L*1drum	Plastic drum	80
1000L*1drum	Plastic drum	20

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* If you have other needs, please consult us.

How to Use Dark Soy Sauce

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How to Use Dark Soy Sauce for Perfect Coloring & Flavor

Dark soy sauce is mainly used for food coloring and flavor deepening, not for primary salting. Follow these steps for the best cooking effect:

Pre-coloring for Braised Dishes: Add 1–2 teaspoons of dark soy sauce when stir-frying meat to lock in color, making braised pork, braised chicken, and beef stew bright and glossy after slow cooking.
Fried Rice & Noodle Coloring: Mix a small amount of dark soy sauce with light soy sauce before stir-frying rice or noodles to make each grain evenly colored with rich umami.
Soup & Gravy Enhancement: Add a drop of dark soy sauce to stewed soups and gravies to deepen color and layer the flavor without making the soup salty.
Marinating Ingredients: Mix with cooking wine, oyster sauce, and light soy sauce for marinating meat, ribs, and duck to form a natural glossy skin after cooking.

How Much Dark Soy Sauce Should You Use?

Home Daily Stir-Fry (2–3 servings): 0.5–1 tsp (mainly for coloring)
Braised Meat (500g): 1–2 tsp (stable coloring without bitterness)
Fried Rice/Noodles: 0.5 tsp (avoid dark and dull color)
Commercial Large Pot Cooking: 5–8ml per 1kg ingredients (adjust according to color demand)

How to Store Dark Soy Sauce Correctly

Sealed unopened: Store in cool and dry environment, valid for 24 months.
After opening: Seal tightly and refrigerate, finish within 3 months for the best flavor.
Avoid high temperature and direct sunlight to prevent flavor deterioration and precipitation.

Q1: What is dark soy sauce used for?

Dark soy sauce is a classic Chinese brewing seasoning mainly used for coloring dishes and enriching savory flavor. It is the key ingredient for authentic braised pork, red-cooked dishes, fried rice, noodle dishes, and stewed gravies, bringing a glossy dark brown appearance and mellow umami taste to food.

Q2: Is dark soy sauce sweet or salty?

Our brewed dark soy sauce is mildly sweet with low salt. Different from light soy sauce with strong saltiness, it focuses on flavor layering rather than salting, with natural sweet notes from long-term soybean fermentation, no bitter aftertaste.

Q3: Can I use dark soy sauce instead of light soy sauce?

Not recommended for full replacement. Dark soy sauce is for coloring, while light soy sauce is for salting and fresh flavoring. Mix a small amount of dark soy sauce with light soy sauce for balanced color and taste in most Asian dishes.

Q4: Is this dark soy sauce healthy?

Yes. Our product is made of non-GMO soybeans with natural fermentation, zero preservatives, zero artificial pigments, and zero chemical additives. It has passed multiple international safety certifications, safe for daily family cooking and commercial catering use.

Q5: How to make dishes glossy with dark soy sauce?

Add dark soy sauce in the early cooking stage to fully integrate with ingredients via slow heating. Avoid excessive addition at one time. Matching with a small amount of rock sugar can enhance the natural glossy effect of braised dishes.