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What is the difference between fermented soy sauce and dark soy sauce?
Accordion toggleFermented soy sauce is made by inoculating soybeans (or defatted soybeans) and grains, such as wheat, with koji mold (a beneficial mold for the body), and then …
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Are fermented soy sauce and dark soy sauce used differently?
Accordion toggleFermented soy sauce and dark soy sauce are typically used in the same way. Although there are differences in their manufacturing methods, both types of soy sauc…
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What is the T.N index?
Accordion toggleT.N 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 T.N index means more natural flavor compounds, and a richer, deeper taste.* Brewed Sengmyongmul Soy Sauce : 1.15%
* First-grade Brewed Dark Soy Sauce : 1.3%
* Brewed Clean Soup Soy Sauce : 1.0%
* Brewed Gold Soy Sauce : 1.0%
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Sometimes foam forms on the surface of soy sauce. Why does this happen?
Accordion toggleFoam forms because soy sauce contains not only water but also proteins and sugars.
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Why aren’t Korean soybeans used?
Accordion toggleSoybeans make up the majority of production costs, but the supply rate of Korean soybeans is less than 5%, and their price is more than four times higher than that of imported soybeans.
If this cost were fully reflected in the product price, items like soy sauce or soybean paste would exceed KRW 7,000 per kilogram.
SANC uses imported soybeans that are non-GMO grade A, carefully selected to ensure only clean, high-quality beans are used.
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Is it safe to consume after the expiration date?
Accordion toggleSengmyongmul Soy Sauce has a 2-year shelf life, based on optimal flavor and color retention.
Like homemade soy sauce, it may darken over time, making it unsuitable for certain recipes.After opening, transfer it to a proper container, refrigerate, and avoid consuming past the expiration date for best results.
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What causes the container to swell? Is the product defective?
Accordion toggleSoy sauce and glucose syrup are fermented products. To protect nutrients, sterilization is not performed; instead, pasteurization is used. The beneficial microo…
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The soy sauce appears dark in color.
Accordion toggleCurrently, each company adjusts the color of soy sauce according to cooking methods, making soup soy sauce lighter and soy sauce for braising or grilling darker, depending on the intended use.
However, Sengmyongmul Soy Sauce is a versatile product, so it fundamentally maintains a medium-level color.
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Why does the color of soy sauce darken over time?
Accordion toggleThe change in the color of soy sauce is a natural phenomenon, similar to aging, that occurs as fermentation and aging progress.The browning of soy sauce occurs …
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Is it safe to eat browned soy sauce?
Accordion toggleCompared to products from other companies, it may become slightly darker over time due to the higher concentration of extracts present.
However, as previously explained, there are no nutritional issues, so it is completely safe to consume.