Kikkoman will release the industry's first soy sauce for specified health use (Tokuho) "Mamechikara Soy Peptide Soy Sauce" on September 25th.
Industry's first "Tokuho" certified soy sauce
Industry's first "Tokuho" certified soy sauce

This product is rich in "soy peptides" produced during the brewing process of soy sauce, and is suitable for "people who are concerned about blood pressure." It has been confirmed that by replacing 8 ml of soy sauce a day with the usual soy sauce when eating, it has an effect on the blood pressure of people with high blood pressure.
Confirmed effect on blood pressure (Image: Kikkoman)
Confirmed effect on blood pressure (Image: Kikkoman)

The salt content is about 8%, which is about half that of normal soy sauce. Since it is a small bag type containing 4 ml per bag, it is possible to use an appropriate amount (8 ml) per day without troublesome weighing.

The price is 3,675 yen per box (60 bags). It is mainly sold by the company's mail-order " specialized flights".