Simple Ingredients. Serious Flavour.
Lee Kum Kee Premium Light and Dark Soy Sauces are crafted with a clean label – no additives, no preservatives, just the essential ingredients you need for bold, balanced flavour.
Light vs. Dark Soy Sauce: What’s the Difference?
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PREMIUM LIGHT SOY SAUCE |
PREMIUM DARK SOY SAUCE |
| FUNCTIONS |
Used as a seasoning and marinade - perfect for stir-fries, stews, gravies, and sauce mixes. |
Adds rich colour and savoury depth to food - ideal for noodles, rice, stews, pies, casseroles, glazes and braising. |
| TASTE |
Salty and savoury with a clean, delicate umami flavour. It enhances the natural taste of ingredients without overpowering them, making it ideal for seasoning, stir-fries, and marinades. |
Rich, slightly sweet, and savoury - adds colour, depth, and a full-bodied flavour to dishes. |
| COLOUR |
Light reddish brown – thinner and brighter than dark soy sauce. |
Deep dark brown colour – thicker and richer than light soy sauce. |
| CONSISTENCY |
Thin and light in consistency – easily absorbed for seasoning and marinades. |
Thick and more viscous – clings to ingredients and adds a glossy finish. |
