CHIN-SU Shiitake Mushroom Soy Sauce
CHIN-SU Shiitake Mushroom Soy Sauce is a Vietnamese soy sauce that combines naturally fermented defatted soybean with real shiitake mushroom extract, adding a gentle sweetness and savory mushroom depth that plain soy sauce doesn't carry. The shiitake component works quietly in the background, lifting the overall umami of the dish rather than announcing itself as a mushroom flavor. It covers the same uses as a standard soy sauce, including dipping, stir-fries, marinades, braising, and seasoning, with a more rounded finish.
Ingredients: Defatted soy bean flakes, shiitake mushroom extract, sugar, caramel color, water, salt
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Brand Name
- CHIN-SU
- Manufacturer
- Masan Consumer
- Container
- Bottle
- DIETARY
- Vegan
Nutrition facts
About 33 servings per container
Amount per serving
Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium.
WHat CHIN-SU Shiitake Mushroom Soy Sauce used for?
Try our suggested ways to spice up your meals!
BRAISING
DIPPING SAUCE
MARINATE
DRESSINGS
STIR-FRY
SAUCE BASE
FAQS ABOUT CHIN-SU Shiitake Mushroom Soy Sauce
It contains real shiitake mushroom extract added to the soy base. Regular soy sauce provides umami from soybean alone. CHIN-SU Shiitake Mushroom Soy Sauce adds shiitake extract as a second umami source, which contributes a gentle mushroom sweetness and a deeper savory finish. The two umami compounds work together: soy glutamates and the natural flavor compounds in shiitake, producing a more layered result in the finished dish.
Not in the way a mushroom dish does. The shiitake extract adds a savory sweetness and depth that registers as a richer, rounder soy sauce rather than an identifiable mushroom flavor. In broths, stir-fries, and marinades, most people notice the sauce tastes deeper than a plain soy sauce without being able to name the specific note. The mushroom character is most noticeable as a finish, a gentle sweetness that lingers after the initial soy salt.
It adds both soy umami and mushroom umami in one ingredient, covering two of the main flavor challenges in plant-based dishes. Without meat-based stocks or fish sauce, plant-based cooking often lacks the layered savory depth that makes dishes satisfying. The combination of fermented soybean and shiitake extract provides two distinct umami sources in a single pour. It works in vegetable stir-fries, tofu braises, and plant-based broths where a single umami source leaves the dish tasting one-dimensional.
The formula contains no wheat, barley, or rye. Ingredients include water, salt, defatted soy bean flakes, sugar, and shiitake mushroom extract as the primary components, with no gluten-containing grains listed.
The formula contains no animal-derived ingredients. Primary components are water, salt, defatted soy bean flakes, sugar, caramel color, yeast extract, and shiitake mushroom extract, all plant-based or non-animal derived.
Yes. CHIN-SU Shiitake Mushroom Soy Sauce is keto-friendly at standard serving sizes. One tablespoon (15 ml) contains less than 1g of total carbohydrate and only 5 calories. A ketogenic diet allows 20 to 50g of carbs per day (StatPearls, NCBI). At 1 to 2 tablespoons per dish, the carb contribution stays well within that range.
Keep the bottle in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight before opening. After opening, close the spray pour cap tightly after every use. Refrigeration after opening is recommended to preserve the shiitake extract and slow oxidation in the soy base. The mushroom flavor compounds are more sensitive to heat and oxidation than plain soy sauce, so cold storage makes a noticeable difference in quality over time.