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What is the TN index?
Accordion toggleTN stands for total nitrogen, an indicator of protein content in soy sauce.
It reflects the amount of amino acids produced during the fermentation of soybean and wheat protein.
A higher TN index means more natural flavor compounds, and a richer, deeper taste.SANC’s Sengmyongmul Soy Sauce has a premium TN index of over 1.5%.
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What makes Sengmyongmul Soy Sauce different?
Accordion toggleSengmyongmul Soy Sauce is SANC’s signature fermented soy sauce, crafted by fermenting soybeans and wheat over an extended period.
It delivers a rich flavor and aroma encompassing all five basic tastes—sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami—characteristic of naturally fermented soy sauces.
We use honey to achieve a smooth, umami-rich flavor.
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How is Sengmyongmul Soy Sauce fermented differently from others?
Accordion toggleUnlike many soy sauces fermented in outdoor fermentation tanks, 100% fermented Sengmyongmul Soy Sauce is made using natural bedrock water from 200 meters underground.
It undergoes natural fermentation for over six months in Korea’s first underground tunnel-aging facility, where classical music is played to help create a harmonious environment for fermentation.
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How is your fermentation process different from that of other companies?
Accordion toggleWhile other soy sauce companies ferment their soy sauce in outdoor fermentation tanks, 100% Fermented Sengmyongmul Soy Sauce is naturally fermented and aged for over 6 months using a traditional onggi aging method in Korea’s first underground tunnel fermentation room, with natural bedrock water from 200 meters underground.
This environment maintains the optimal temperature and humidity for microbial fermentation and growth, and creates the best conditions for harmonious fermentation through the addition of classical music.
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What dishes can it be used for?
Accordion toggleSengmyongmul Soy Sauce can be used for a wide variety of dishes.
It is suitable for Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and other Asian cuisines.It is naturally fermented, has a unique umami flavor enhanced by the addition of honey, giving it a smooth sweetness that makes it delicious even when uncooked.
It can be enjoyed even when consumed raw—perfect with sashimi, sushi, dumplings, and buchimgae (Korean-style pancakes).
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What does Non-GMO soybeans mean?
Accordion toggleNon-GMO refers to ingredients that do not contain genetically modified organisms.
GMO refers to genetically modified foods, and may potentially disrupt the ecological balance of plant life.Sengmyongmul Soy Sauce and Sengmyongmul Tofu are made using 100% non-GMO soybeans that have passed more than 100 quality tests.
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What are defatted soybeans?
Accordion toggleDefatted soybeans are one of the main ingredients of soy sauce, made by removing the oil (fat) content from soybeans.
Soy sauce utilizes the protein from soybeans, and most commercially available soy sauce currently uses defatted soybeans, from which the fat has been removed. -
DoesSengmyongmul Soy Sauce contain preservatives?
Accordion toggleNo. Sengmyongmul Soy Sauce contains no synthetic preservatives, coloring agents, or MSG for the health of our customers.
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What is the salinity of soy sauce?
Accordion toggleSalinity refers to the concentration of salt in soy sauce, and there are slight variations depending on the type of soy sauce.
Generally, commercially produced soy sauce has a salinity of 15–16% for fermented and dark soy sauces, 19–24% for soup soy sauce, and approximately 12% for low-sodium soy sauce.
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What is fermented soy sauce?
Accordion toggleFermented soy sauce is made by inoculating selected strains into soybeans or grains, then fermenting and aging them over a long period.
It has a long manufacturing period of over 6 months, resulting in a rich and deep flavor and aroma derived from microorganisms, with natural sweetness and color as deep as its characteristics.
Sengmyongmul Soy Sauce, crafted by SANC, is aged for six months, using natural bedrock water and traditional Korean onggi (earthenware) fermentation methods, creating a premium soy sauce in an optimal environment.