Teriyaki Sauce

Also listed as Teriyaki and Teriyaki Glaze.

Condiments

This is what the ingredient is.

Teriyaki sauce is a sweet-savory soy-based glaze. Labels may say teriyaki sauce.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

It glazes meats, stir-fries, and bowls.

Here is what food agencies say.

Sold as a condiment under FDA labeling rules; soy and wheat allergens must be declared when present.

Here is what research has found.

Undeclared allergens from shared lines can appear in sauce recalls.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Usually contains soy and wheat. Often high in sodium and sugar.

Sources

  • FDA Food Labeling
  • USDA FSIS
  • FDA Recalls

How to read this page

We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.

v1.0Updated 9/17/2026