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Lee Kum Kee Gold Label Soy Sauce 1.75L $4.80 (Was $10) @ Woolworths

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Please note that there are two various 1.75L Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce sold at Woolworths. One is "Gold label" (this one), Another is "Premium" $5.50. Premium one is better based on its ingredients.

More detail of the difference

Lee Kum Kee Sauce Soy Salt Reduced 150ml $1.70 also on sale. The normal price is about $2.50 at Chinese Groceries shops. Once it's used up, Usually I will refill this little bottle with soy sauce or vinegar and use it on my dining table.

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    • +7

      Where do you think soy sauce originated from?

      • -2

        Anywhere soy bean is produced?

        • +3

          No he's not asking where soy sauce ingredients are from, he's asking where soy sauce originates from.

  • -4

    Nothing beats Kikkoman

    • Knorr Viandox.

    • I mean yeah, Kikkoman is great, but this brand is also pretty good.

      • +1

        So good you Kum again?

    • Why so many negs for speaking the truth? Not to mention there's plenty of other comments about the same thing

      • +4

        Japanese and Chinese Soy Sauce taste completely different and are used for different dishes.

    • +1

      I have both and use them for different purposes. Kikkoman is good with fish esp. salmon. lkk is superior with traditional stir fry dishes.

  • very little stock out there

    • I saw at least 50+ bottles at West Ryde, NSW.

    • +1

      Yeah a ton in carlingford also

  • +6

    The premium version is available on Amazon for $5.50…..albeit a slight delay before shipping. Might be handy for those without local stock.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B06WVGQ417

    Anyone know the difference between gold and premium.?

    • +6
      • Cheers……was that in your description….. And I missed it?

  • +1

    Premium seems better based on ingredients however the gold is double it price? (When not on sale)

    • That's what confused me too!

  • Lee kum kee vs Kikkoman. Which one is better? Costco is selling Kikkoman at a discounted price currently.

    • +2

      kikkoman is japanese

      • +1

        Japanese soy sauce is better. Is that what you were trying to imply?

        • You may draw your own inferences there

          • +1

            @[Deactivated]: I just wanted the opinion of soy sauce connoisseurs.

            • +2

              @RSmith: I prefer kikkoman personally. Not making any judgements on country of origin

            • @RSmith: both are mass produced soy sauces. both are reputable with a long history.

              afaik, this kikkoman isn't made in japan, but singapore.

              LKK's premium soy sauce is brewed using non-GMO beans, but has lesser (11%) soy compared to Kikkoman's 18% soy.

              Also LKK's premium version has flavor enhancers (631, 627) in it.

              As for LKK's Gold Soy Sauce, it's made in China. Not much else info is provided.

      • +4

        kikkoman sold at supermarket except japanese grocery shop is made in Singapore.
        Taste is very defendant from Made in Japan.

        • +2

          Did you mean different?

    • +3

      It depends on what you cook. They tastes quite different (chinese soy is a bit sweeter, whilst japanese soy is saltier and has a stronger flavour).

      Lee kum kee being a chinese style soy sauce is good for chinese style dishes (who would've guessed), whilst Kikkoman is good for japanese dishes, sashimi/sushi etc..

      I wouldn't use japanese soy sauce to cook in chinese stir fries, nor will i use chinese soy when eating sushi. Korean soy sauce is also quite different.. (i'm Asian and have had much soy in my life). If you don't eat a lot of soy, then you might not notice the difference so go for price. :)

      • Which to dip my dumplings?

        • +1

          Korean/Japanese regular soy sauce, vinegar and fine chili powder. Awesome with gyoza/dumplings.

        • +2

          I usually have them with a mix of black vinegar and Lao Gan Ma chilli oil This one

  • +3

    Although kikkoman is the staple of chinese restaurants with their distinct bottles, I dig Pearl River Bridge (light). Around $2-2.50 a bottle (not as huge as this one).

    Note quick google search leads to pearl river soy cancer, some sort of counterfeit soy ring a while back… so theres that to be wary of.

    • I often wonder how many of those bottles actually contain Kikkoman's

    • I think they refill with cheap brand.

  • Thanks OP, I should have known that artificial soy sauce existed. I just never thought about it. I used the link for the amazon purchase, thanks! I also checked my current stock and it seems the ALDI soy sauce is legit, with alcohol content and all the good stuff.

  • Love some Lee Kee Kum

  • Premium one has alcohol in it. SOLD!

    • With our stringent liquor laws in the NT that bought a bit of a hoo ha moment up here last year.
      https://www.drinkstrade.com.au/nt-licensing-backtracks-on-so…

      • Bloody hell.!!I guess if you are so desperate you could drink a few bottles of soy sauce

        • Well the listerine is purchased from the service desk at woolies and coles in the CBD so there might be a small issue up here.
          The coles brand mouthwash is a huge seller.

  • Is this from mainland China or Hong Kong?

    • +1

      mainland China. all low end LKK made in China right now.

      • Thanks! Do we know how to tell if it's made in hk (if there's any that still is) ? I've struggled to find one that says HK, but I think China would have moved production to mainland or not allow to labelled made in hk. Or which isn't a low end lkk?

        • +1

          I used to be a fan of LKK until I noticed the taste changed and is no longer made in HK. iirc those made in china would have the manufacturing location on the label eg. Guangzhou. I feel like LKK is now just charging a premium for its brand but the quality isn't there anymore.

          • @iluvOzB: Yeah it's a real shame to lose their touch / market like this. We all end up missing those wonderful flavours

  • KIDNEEEEEY!

  • +1

    What's the difference between the Gold and Silver editions?

  • Anyone tried Healthy Boy soy sauce from Thailand? I had never heard of it but it was recommended by a dumpling restaurant chef.

  • 1.75L of soy sauce?!
    That is a shitload of spring rolls

  • Do the gold and premium need to be stored in the fridge after opening?

    • why

      • I think it says on the bottle… Refrigerate after opening.

  • Does not make a lot of sense.

    The 'detail on the difference' states that gold label is 'more artificial' than premium. I assume that means lower quality.

    If that is the case, why does gold (the supposed lower quality) cost $10 full price, and premium cost $5.50 full price, for the same volume.

    • A marketing gimmick.

      Dont you know lots of half priced things are to sell at half price to merchants' expectations?

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