Bragg’s Liquid Aminos alternative to Soy Sauce in our Organic Chicken Teriyaki

Yesterday we had a birthday party for our 4 year old girl.  The theme was Japanese.  We had chicken teriyaki, tuna sashimi, salmon sashimi and various types of sushi plus various fruits with a big watermelon being the highlight.  I can’t expect the guests to eat raw organic chicken like I do.

For the chicken teriyaki sauce it just so happened that our organic source of fermented and naturally brewed soy sauce had run out.  It was a good thing I was at the organic store OPTA and bought a bottle of Bragg’s liquid aminos.  Very expensive.  To give you an idea, the commercial cheap non-fermented soy sauce bottle is some 12 pesos.  The fermented soy sauce we buy or maybe Kikkoman brand with sodium benzoate as preservative is some 120 pesos.  The Bragg’s liquid aminos is 250 pesos.  At least our conscience is clear, we fed the relatives organic chicken cooked in the oven with organic teriyaki sauce.

Taste?  Turned out pretty good.  Our cook tasted no difference.  At the end of the party I ate a cooked piece myself and agreed it tasted just as I remember teriyaki does.  The difference here is that Bragg says their product uses organic soya and no fermentation.  While the usual traditional method is fermentation but we do not know if the soya they use is organic and they use a preservative called sodium benzoate.

Raw is best.  But how many people can and do enjoy eating raw chicken?  There’s me… and….

Here is the Frequently Asked Questions page straight from the Bragg website:

Liquid Aminos FAQ’s

This page is here to help enlighten you, our friends and customers, about the most common areas of interest concerning Bragg Liquid Aminos Seasoning. By presenting you with a cross section of frequently asked questions we hope to provide you with simple concise answers to your most common queries.

1 – What are Amino Acids?
2 – What is the difference between Bragg Liquid Aminos and regular Soy Sauce?
3 – Are the soybeans used for Bragg Liquid Aminos genetically engineered?
4 – If there is no salt in the Liquid Aminos, where does the salty taste come from?
5 – Is it OK for a person on a low-salt or sodium diet to use Liquid Aminos?
6 – Are Liquid Aminos Kosher certified?

7 – Should Bragg Liquid Aminos be refrigerated?
8 – Where is the expiration date printed?
9 – Which Amino Acids does Bragg Liquid Aminos contain?
10 – What is the Nutritional content of Bragg Liquid Aminos?

1 – What are Amino Acids?

Amino Acids are the building blocks of all our organs and tissues. They are also the building blocks from which different food proteins are constructed. When we eat a protein food, such as meat or soybeans, the natural hydrochloric acid in the stomach digests the protein, releasing the Amino Acids. They are the link between the food we eat and assimilation for our body tissue. Lack of adequate Amino Acids may make it impossible for the vitamins and minerals to perform their specific duties. [BACK]

2 – What is the difference between Bragg Liquid Aminos and regular Soy Sauce?

Bragg Liquid Aminos is a healthy alternative to Soy and Tamari sauce. No table salt or preservatives are added. [BACK]

3 – Are the soybeans used for Bragg Liquid Aminos genetically engineered?

Our Liquid Aminos are third party certified non-GMO. GMO soybeans are produced by Monsanto, and sold under the brand name Roundup Ready. These soybeans are altered to resist the herbicide glyphosate, and have been available since 1995. Bragg Live Foods buys its Liquid Aminos ingredients from a combine soy operation which, in turn, buys the soybeans from numerous sources in the central part of the United States. No Roundup Ready soybeans are purchased as part of this collective method, nore are they used in Bragg products. [BACK]

4 – If there is no salt in the Liquid Aminos, where does the salty taste come from?

The salty taste comes from the soybeans that are used to make Bragg Liquid Aminos. There is no salt added of any kind (land or sea). The naturally occurring sodium from the soybeans is 100-115 mg. per 1/2 tsp. This is 1/10 the sodium content of table salt. [BACK]

5 – Is it OK for a person on a low-salt or sodium diet to use Liquid Aminos?

It is OK for an individual on a low-salt or sodium diet to have small amounts of the Liquid Aminos (just a few teaspoons) a day for seasoning. Bragg Liquid Aminos are not recommended for persons on no-salt or sodium diets. [BACK]

6 – Are Liquid Aminos Kosher certified?

Yes. [BACK]

7 – Should Bragg Liquid Aminos be refrigerated?

Bragg Liquid Aminos does not need to be refrigerated, either before or after opening/using, as it has a 3-5 year shelf life. However, we recommend that you keep the product out of direct sunlight, in a relatively cool location. [BACK]

8 – Where is the expiration date printed?

The Bragg Liquid Aminos expiration date is printed on the upper portion of the bottle, above the label, at the shoulder and neck taper area. Due to the dark color of the Liquid Aminos, the stamping can be difficult to find. We suggest tilting the bottle until the air bubble in the bottle is under the shoulder area, then slowly rotate the bottle until the expiration date stamping becomes visible, see photo below. The lower line of the 2 contains the expiration date. The upper line contains the ‘lot’ number for manufacturer reference and the time, in 24 hour format, that it was bottled. Bragg Liquid Aminos has a shelf life of 5 years; although due to its nature, Bragg Liquid Aminos can be safely used for many years after expiration. [BACK]

Expiration Date

9 – Which Amino Acids does Bragg Liquid Aminos contain?

Bragg Liquid Amino contains following essential Amino Acids: Arginine * Aspartic * Lysine * Glutamic * Serine * Threonine * Alanine * Glycine * Proline * Isoleucine * Methionine * Valine * Phenylalanine * Tyrosine * Leucine.

Bragg Liquid Aminos contains NO artificial color, flavor or preservatives. [BACK]

10 – What is the Nutritional content of Bragg Liquid Aminos?

The Average Nutritional Breakdown per 1/2 Teaspoon is:

• Protein / Soy (Amino Acids) 290 mg
• Carbohydrate 100 mg
• Natural Sodium 140 mg
• Calories 0 [BACK]

For storage, we recommend keeping product out of direct sunlight, in a relatively cool location.

Check out Bragg’s Liquid Aminos at http://bragg.com/products/la.html , in Manila you can buy at Healthy Options, at OPTA.