What is the difference between Light and Dark Soy Sauce?

To put it simply, light soy sauce is used for seasoning and dark soy sauce is used for adding colour to dishes. Light soy sauce is golden brown in colour and rich in taste to add flavour during marinating and seasoning stage. It uplifts the flavour of any meat, noodles or rice dishes. On the other hand, dark soy sauce is used to add deep colours to meat stews and casseroles and often paired with light soy sauce to achieve the perfect taste and colour.

Light Soy Sauce

Light soy sauce has a thinner body and golden brown colour. Using natural fermentation methods, light soy sauce has strong aromatic umami and savoury flavour.  Making it ideal as a marinade, dressing, sauce mix and table condiment.