Is Dark Soy Sauce Different?
Is Dark Soy Sauce Different? How’s It Different from Regular Soy Sauce? Dark soy sauce (lǎo chōu, 老抽) is thicker, darker, and slightly sweeter than regular or light soy sauce. … However, dark soy sauce actually has about 15% more sodium than regular/light soy sauce. Its mild sweetness offsets the saltiness, making it only seem