Soy sauce or soy sauce is a condiment that is produced from the soybean seed and the fungus Aspergillus oryzae . It was born in China as an alternative to the seasoning derived from salting promoted by the vegetarian community. Salting was the ancient method of preserving food, mainly meats, used by ancient Egypt and ancient China that used salt and water as preservation raw materials.
After salting the meat, it was dehydrated; the product obtained from the combination of these (meat juice and salting) was used as a condiment. But this condiment could not be used by the vegetarian community who began the search for their own condiment, until reaching the soy sauce that we know today throughout all continents.
Properties and benefits of soy sauce
1. Rich in protein
Soybeans are recognized as a product with good quality proteins, and are considered a meat substitute. Products derived from soy, such as soy sauce, also retain these properties.
2. Excellent source of amino acids
Soy contains the essential amino acids that man requires daily, although with little methionine. But with a combination of seeds in your dishes, this is a feature that easily goes unnoticed.
3. Soybeans have high heat stability
The soybean grain is considered very stable in the face of heat, that is, its nutrients resist high temperatures, preserving the original nutrients in the products derived from soybeans.
4. Relieves some diseases
Soy consumption is considered ideal for reducing blood sugar, menstrual and menopause disorders, it can prevent osteoporosis and even prevents cardiovascular problems. However, we must not forget that soy sauce is a soy derivative that is very rich in salts, so it is not advisable for people with hypertension problems.
It is necessary to highlight that not everything sold as soy sauce is 100% natural. There are artificial processes that produce the so-called chemical soy sauce faster and cheaper to produce than the traditional method, it is the one normally found on supermarket shelves.
How to consume soy sauce
And to use it, well. . . Our eastern friends have been very good at making its best uses clear to us, or. . . Have you not tried rice, lumpias or sushi with soy sauce? And in Western dishes it goes very well with vegetables, soups, stews, salads and for meats it is still one of the best condiments on the market.
