Please note that there are two various 1.75L Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce sold at Woolworths. One is "Gold label" (this one), Another is "Premium" $5.50. Premium one is better based on its ingredients.
More detail of the difference
Lee Kum Kee Sauce Soy Salt Reduced 150ml $1.70 also on sale. The normal price is about $2.50 at Chinese Groceries shops. Once it's used up, Usually I will refill this little bottle with soy sauce or vinegar and use it on my dining table.
Where do you think soy sauce originated from?
Anywhere soy bean is produced?
No he's not asking where soy sauce ingredients are from, he's asking where soy sauce originates from.
Nothing beats Kikkoman
Knorr Viandox.
I mean yeah, Kikkoman is great, but this brand is also pretty good.
So good you Kum again?
Why so many negs for speaking the truth? Not to mention there's plenty of other comments about the same thing
Japanese and Chinese Soy Sauce taste completely different and are used for different dishes.
I have both and use them for different purposes. Kikkoman is good with fish esp. salmon. lkk is superior with traditional stir fry dishes.
very little stock out there
I saw at least 50+ bottles at West Ryde, NSW.
Yeah a ton in carlingford also
The premium version is available on Amazon for $5.50…..albeit a slight delay before shipping. Might be handy for those without local stock.
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B06WVGQ417
Anyone know the difference between gold and premium.?
Cheers……was that in your description….. And I missed it?
Premium seems better based on ingredients however the gold is double it price? (When not on sale)
That's what confused me too!
Lee kum kee vs Kikkoman. Which one is better? Costco is selling Kikkoman at a discounted price currently.
kikkoman is japanese
Japanese soy sauce is better. Is that what you were trying to imply?
You may draw your own inferences there
@[Deactivated]: Agree, Kikkoman for the win. I like the Tamari Kikkoman
https://kikkoman.com.au/product/home-cooks-tamari-soy-sauce-…
@RSmith: both are mass produced soy sauces. both are reputable with a long history.
afaik, this kikkoman isn't made in japan, but singapore.
LKK's premium soy sauce is brewed using non-GMO beans, but has lesser (11%) soy compared to Kikkoman's 18% soy.
Also LKK's premium version has flavor enhancers (631, 627) in it.
As for LKK's Gold Soy Sauce, it's made in China. Not much else info is provided.
kikkoman sold at supermarket except japanese grocery shop is made in Singapore.
Taste is very defendant from Made in Japan.
Did you mean different?
It depends on what you cook. They tastes quite different (chinese soy is a bit sweeter, whilst japanese soy is saltier and has a stronger flavour).
Lee kum kee being a chinese style soy sauce is good for chinese style dishes (who would've guessed), whilst Kikkoman is good for japanese dishes, sashimi/sushi etc..
I wouldn't use japanese soy sauce to cook in chinese stir fries, nor will i use chinese soy when eating sushi. Korean soy sauce is also quite different.. (i'm Asian and have had much soy in my life). If you don't eat a lot of soy, then you might not notice the difference so go for price. :)
Which to dip my dumplings?
Korean/Japanese regular soy sauce, vinegar and fine chili powder. Awesome with gyoza/dumplings.
Although kikkoman is the staple of chinese restaurants with their distinct bottles, I dig Pearl River Bridge (light). Around $2-2.50 a bottle (not as huge as this one).
Note quick google search leads to pearl river soy cancer, some sort of counterfeit soy ring a while back… so theres that to be wary of.
I often wonder how many of those bottles actually contain Kikkoman's
I think they refill with cheap brand.
Thanks OP, I should have known that artificial soy sauce existed. I just never thought about it. I used the link for the amazon purchase, thanks! I also checked my current stock and it seems the ALDI soy sauce is legit, with alcohol content and all the good stuff.
Love some Lee Kee Kum
Premium one has alcohol in it. SOLD!
With our stringent liquor laws in the NT that bought a bit of a hoo ha moment up here last year.
https://www.drinkstrade.com.au/nt-licensing-backtracks-on-so…
Bloody hell.!!I guess if you are so desperate you could drink a few bottles of soy sauce
Well the listerine is purchased from the service desk at woolies and coles in the CBD so there might be a small issue up here.
The coles brand mouthwash is a huge seller.
Is this from mainland China or Hong Kong?
mainland China. all low end LKK made in China right now.
Thanks! Do we know how to tell if it's made in hk (if there's any that still is) ? I've struggled to find one that says HK, but I think China would have moved production to mainland or not allow to labelled made in hk. Or which isn't a low end lkk?
I used to be a fan of LKK until I noticed the taste changed and is no longer made in HK. iirc those made in china would have the manufacturing location on the label eg. Guangzhou. I feel like LKK is now just charging a premium for its brand but the quality isn't there anymore.
@iluvOzB: Yeah it's a real shame to lose their touch / market like this. We all end up missing those wonderful flavours
KIDNEEEEEY!
What's the difference between the Gold and Silver editions?
Anyone tried Healthy Boy soy sauce from Thailand? I had never heard of it but it was recommended by a dumpling restaurant chef.
It's a trap!(?)
1.75L of soy sauce?!
That is a shitload of spring rolls
Do the gold and premium need to be stored in the fridge after opening?
why
I think it says on the bottle… Refrigerate after opening.
Does not make a lot of sense.
The 'detail on the difference' states that gold label is 'more artificial' than premium. I assume that means lower quality.
If that is the case, why does gold (the supposed lower quality) cost $10 full price, and premium cost $5.50 full price, for the same volume.
A marketing gimmick.
Dont you know lots of half priced things are to sell at half price to merchants' expectations?
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