海天一品鲜酱油

Barcode: 6902265015727 – 海天一品鲜酱油 (Haitian Yibin Fresh Soy Sauce)

Product Overview

This barcode corresponds to a fresh (light) soy sauce (生抽, shēng chōu) produced by Haitian (海天), a major Chinese condiment manufacturer. The product is marketed as "Haitian Yibin Fresh Soy Sauce" (海天一品鲜酱油), emphasizing its premium or "first-grade" quality. Fresh soy sauce is typically lighter in color, less fermented, and milder in flavor compared to dark soy sauce (老抽, lǎo chōu).

Key Details

1. Manufacturer:

   • Haitian Group (海天味业集团), a well-known Chinese food company specializing in soy sauce, vinegar, and other condiments.
   • The brand is widely distributed in China and internationally, with strict quality controls. However, counterfeit or substandard products can occasionally enter the market, so verifying authenticity (e.g., packaging, seals) is advisable.

2. Product Type:

   • Fresh (light) soy sauce (生抽), not dark soy sauce.
   • Typically used as a dipping sauce, marinade, or seasoning for stir-fries, noodles, and rice dishes.
   • Contains fermented soybeans, wheat, salt, and water (standard ingredients). Some variants may include preservatives (e.g., sodium benzoate) or natural flavor enhancers.

3. Nutritional/Allergen Information (General for Fresh Soy Sauce):

   • High in sodium (per 100g: ~1,500–2,000mg, or ~65–85% DV). Excessive intake may contribute to hypertension or kidney strain.
   • Gluten-containing (due to wheat). Not suitable for celiac disease patients.
   • Contains MSG (monosodium glutamate) in some formulations, though not always labeled explicitly in China. MSG is generally recognized as safe by regulatory agencies but may cause mild sensitivities in some individuals.
   • No artificial colors (unlike dark soy sauce, which often contains caramel).