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Consider waiting to introduce soy sauce until closer to 12 months of age, due to exceedingly high sodium levels, though an occasional taste of a meal that contains soy sauce is fine before the first birthday. Note that soy sauce contains common allergens, including soy and often wheat.
While there are many types of soy sauce, widely available styles are based in ancient East Asian culinary practices. Traditionally, soybeans and wheat are cooked, then mashed together along with a particular strain of mold. This process kickstarts fermentation, which produces glutamic acid, the source of that rich, umami flavor also found in broths, mushrooms, and other foods. From there, salt, water, and a yeast mixture are added, and after further aging, the resulting liquid is strained and pasteurized.
Not particularly, due to high sodium levels, but an occasional taste of food containing soy sauce certainly won’t hurt before the first birthday. Sodium is essential for healthy bodily functions, but it should be minimized during the first year of life. Soy sauce is not usually eaten in nutritionally significant amounts, but it does offer small amounts of carbohydrates, amino acids, as well as prebiotics to support the gut microbiome.
When shopping for soy sauce, look for low-sodium varieties when possible. Reducing exposure to sodium can help prime baby’s palate for a wider variety of foods, increase nutrient density in the diet, and live an overall healthier lifestyle. Some soy sauces may contain added MSG (monosodium glutamate), which generally is not a cause for concern. For more on MSG, read our Sodium FAQ page.
If you would like to reduce sodium levels in a family meal, try:
Using a low-sodium soy sauce.
Using less soy sauce than the recipe suggests.
Adding soy sauce only to the adults’ portions of the meal, not to the whole meal as it cooks
Incorporating other ingredients like mushrooms, garlic, ginger, green onions, seaweed, dashi to boost a dish’s umami flavor without additional sodium.
Substituting with low-sodium coconut aminos, if available.
Diluting soy sauce with water or rice vinegar.
No, soy sauce is not a common choking hazard, although foods containing soy sauce could pose a risk. In addition, because soy sauce is a liquid, it can be more easily aspirated if a child is allowed to drink it. To reduce this risk, wait until a child is older to serve soy sauce in open containers. As always, make sure you create a safe eating environment and stay within arm’s reach of baby during meals. For more information on choking, visit our sections on gagging and choking and familiarize yourself with the list of common choking hazards.
Yes. Soy sauce is made from soy and often contains wheat, both of which are common food allergens. That said, some individuals with allergies to soy protein or wheat are able to tolerate soy sauce in moderation. If baby has a known allergy to soy or wheat, discuss with your allergy specialist before introducing soy sauce.
If a child is allergic to wheat, but tolerates soy, they may be able to safely consume a wheat-free soy sauce, such as tamari. Be sure to read labels carefully to ensure that the child’s allergen is not on the ingredient list.
Prior to sharing soy sauce with a child, it is important to introduce soy and wheat (and any other common allergens in the sauce) and rule them out as an allergy. This way, when you are ready to offer soy sauce, you will be confident that the child has already safely eaten soy, wheat, and any other common food allergens in the sauce. This approach will also help you identify which food is responsible if the child has an allergic reaction when eating a dish that contains soy sauce combined with other ingredients.
As you would when introducing any new food, start by offering a small quantity for the first few servings. If there is no adverse reaction, gradually increase the quantity over future meals.
No. Soy sauce is not generally regarded as a food that affects pooping. Remember that pooping patterns can vary significantly from baby to baby. If you have concerns about baby’s pooping and digestive function, talk to your pediatric healthcare provider.
Cada bebé se desarrolla a su propio ritmo, y las sugerencias que ofrecemos sobre cómo cortar o preparar determinados alimentos son generalizaciones para una amplia audiencia.
Consider waiting due to high sodium levels. An occasional taste of a dish that contains soy sauce won’t hurt, but try to minimize or avoid sharing soy sauce on a regular basis before the first birthday to minimize sodium in baby’s diet. When sharing foods containing soy sauce with baby at this age, aim for a brand marked “low-sodium”, or try cooking with a soy sauce substitute like low-sodium coconut aminos.
Use soy sauce as a marinade, as a seasoning in sauces, stews, or stir-fries, or as a dip for age-appropriate foods like bean cakes, scallion pancakes, or rice balls. At this age, you can ease up on sodium restriction and serve toddlers their own portion of a family meal that contains soy sauce. That said, try to balance higher-sodium meals with some lower-sodium meals over the course of a week.
Continue serving age-appropriate foods and dishes with soy sauce as desired. At this age, you can also offer a small amount of soy sauce in a cup or bowl and model how to dip, then let the toddler try. Or, show how to drizzle soy sauce onto food. Just take care: ideally the soy sauce bottle has a spout that drips rather than pours, to help keep the amount added to the food small.
Get lunch ideas for home or daycare with our guide 75 Lunches for Babies & Toddlers.
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