Liquid Aminos?

[Kimmy92279]

Hello everyone,

Just thought I'd get some feedback from others. A friend of mine told me today about Liquid Aminos. According the website she sent me they are: "liquid protein concentrate, derived from healthy soybeans, that contains the following Essential and Non-essential Amino Acids in naturally occurring amounts".

Just wondered if anyone else had heard of or used this. It was suggested as a soy sauce substitute (since I've gone to a gluten-free diet) but can be used for other things as well I guess.

Kim

[Sequoia]

It's Bragg Liquid Aminos, and it's been around for a long time, advertised as a soy sauce substitute.

However, it's relatively easy to get shoyu (soy sauce) without any wheat in it...the label will say. The brands I use are Eden and San-J.

[JerryD]

Yes Sequoia, there is a way to get gluten free soy sauce. But does gluten free soy contain all of the 17 or 21 different amino acids that are the essential aminos in meat protiens. I believe that is the purpose of the Braggs, to provide complete amino acids so that one would not become deficient on a totally vegetarian diet, which is Braggs' big 'claim to fame'.

[Sequoia]

Liquid Aminos only contains 16 of the 20 amino acids the body requires, and is typically consumed as a condiment (small amounts). Unfortunately, to consume more of it would get into the area of too much sodium for most people.

[JerryD]

Thanks Sequoia. So what are the Liquid Aminos supposed to be doing? And how much of this product should one be ingesting? I see that it is used as a substitute for soy sauce but how much of a condiment does one use? Usually, a few ounces seems to do the trick.