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teriyaki sauce

teriyaki sauce

Condiments & Sauces

Is teriyaki sauce high in sulfites?

Sulfites status
Moderate

Is teriyaki sauce high or low in sulfites? See its exact rating, how much counts as a portion, and its FODMAP, salicylate, oxalate and diet compatibility in one place.

Sensitivity notes

Why sulfites food checker matters

Sulfites are preservatives found in wine, dried fruits, and processed foods. They can trigger asthma symptoms, headaches, and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Dried fruits are often high in sulfites unless labeled 'unsulfured'
  • Wine, especially white, commonly contains sulfites
  • Fresh foods are naturally sulfite-free
  • Check medication labels - some contain sulfites
  • Look for 'contains sulfites' on labels (required above 10ppm)

Sensitivities

What teriyaki sauce contains

FODMAPs

FODMAPsHigh
FructansHigh
GOSLow
FructoseModerate
PolyolsLow
LactoseSafe

Histamine & Amines

HistamineModerate
Histamine LiberatorsModerate
TyramineHigh

Plant compounds

SalicylatesModerate
OxalatesLow
LectinModerate
NightshadesModerate

Irritants

CaffeineSafe
AlcoholLow
Spicy FoodsSafe
Acidic FoodsLow

Additives

SulfitesModerate
NitritesSafe
GlutamatesHigh

Allergens

Dairy ProteinsSafe
GlutenHigh
EggSafe
PeanutSafe
Tree NutsSafe
SoyHigh
FishSafe
CrustaceansSafe
MolluscsSafe
SesameSafe
CelerySafe
MustardSafe
LupinSafe
Alpha-galSafe
NickelLow

Diet fit

Where teriyaki sauce fits

Therapeutic diets

Low HistamineAvoid
Low SalicylateAvoid
Low FermentationHigh
EoE CompatibleAvoid
AIPAvoid
InflammationAvoid
Reflux DietAvoid
Specific CarbohydrateAvoid
Low FibreFit
Gastroparesis DietFit

Lifestyle diets

VeganCheck
VegetarianFit
PescatarianFit
MediterraneanAvoid
DASH DietAvoid
PaleoAvoid
Whole30Avoid
KetoAvoid
Low-carbAvoid

Religious diets

HalalAvoid
KosherCheck
Hindu (no beef)Fit
JainAvoid
Buddhist VegetarianAvoid
Orthodox FastingFit
Ingredient notes

What to know about teriyaki sauce

Teriyaki sauce is a sweetened soy glaze, and that combination stacks several triggers at once. It is high in tyramine and free glutamates from the fermented soy, high in fructans from the garlic, and contains gluten because most soy sauce is brewed with wheat. If soy-based sauces give you headaches, flushing or a bloated gut, teriyaki is often a bigger culprit than plain soy sauce because the added sugar makes it easy to pour on a lot.

Watch for

  • High in tyramine from fermented soy, a classic migraine and blood-pressure trigger if you are sensitive or on an MAOI
  • High in free glutamates, the natural MSG-like umami that can bring on headaches or a flushed, heavy feeling
  • High in fructans from the garlic, so it is genuinely high FODMAP and hard on a sensitive gut
  • Contains gluten because standard soy sauce is wheat-brewed, so it is not celiac-safe unless labeled gluten-free
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Sulfites Guide

Everything you need to know about sulfites sensitivity and smart food choices.

Sulfites are preservatives found in wine, dried fruits, and processed foods. They can trigger asthma symptoms, headaches, and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.

These foods are generally well-tolerated for Sulfites sensitivity:

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These foods have moderate levels and may be tolerated in small amounts:

If you're sensitive to Sulfites, consider these strategies:

  • 1Dried fruits are often high in sulfites unless labeled 'unsulfured'
  • 2Wine, especially white, commonly contains sulfites
  • 3Fresh foods are naturally sulfite-free
  • 4Check medication labels - some contain sulfites
  • 5Look for 'contains sulfites' on labels (required above 10ppm)

Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.

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FAQ

Is teriyaki sauce high in Sulfites?

Sulfites: moderate signal - portion size matters.

Can I still eat teriyaki sauce if I'm sensitive to Sulfites?

Try smaller portions and space it out.

What else should I check?

Check Inflammation, AIP, and EoE Compatible next for a fuller picture.