tamari

[ tuh-mahr-ee ]

noun

, plural ta·ma·ris.

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

tamari

/ təˈmɒːrɪ /

noun

1. a Japanese variety of soy sauce

Word History and Origins

Origin of tamari¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tamari¹

Japanese

Example Sentences

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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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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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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How exactly do soy and tamari differ?

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In general, typical soy sauce is made with 50% soybeans and 50% wheat, while most tamari is made from 100% soybeans.

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