tamari

American  

[tuh-mahr-ee] / təˈmɑr i /

noun

plural

tamaris

1. a rich, naturally fermented soybean sauce containing little or no wheat and thicker than soy sauce.

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tamari British  

/ təˈmɒːrɪ /

noun

1. a Japanese variety of soy sauce

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Etymology

Origin of tamari

First recorded in 1930–35; from Japanese: literally, “puddle”; short for tamari shōyu “puddle soy sauce”; soy ( def. )

Example Sentences

Kikkoman has many low-sodium varieties of their classic products including Less Sodium Soy Sauce and 50% Less Sodium Gluten-Free Tamari Soy Sauce.

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Sato further explained that San-J's tamari is brewed with 100% soybeans and has about 37% more soy protein compared to typical soy sauce.

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So, the next time you take that little bottle of soy sauce at your local sushi restaurant for granted, consider all the work and history that goes into even the tiniest drop of tamari or soy sauce.

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In speaking with San-J President Takashi Sato earlier this year, I learned that the 220-year-old company's decision to base its factory in Virginia plays a crucial role in the flavor and uniqueness of its tamari, soy sauces and other products.

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How exactly do soy and tamari differ?

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