A 750-Year-Old Secret: See How Soy Sauce Is Still Made Today | Short Film Showcase

Where and when was soy sauce first established and produced?

• China, 10th century

• Yuasa Town, Japan, 13th century

• Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, 15th century

• Korea, 12th century

What are the four main ingredients used to make soy sauce?

• Rice, water, salt, and yeast

• Soybeans, wheat, salt, and water

• Barley, soybeans, sugar, and water

• Wheat, rice, salt, and yeast

What is the name of the starter used to enable the fermentation process in soy sauce production?

• Miso

• Sake

• Koji

• Vinegar

How long does the soy sauce mash typically ferment in wooden barrels?

• A few days

• 1 to 6 months

• 18 months to 3.5 years

• Over 5 years