MCT PIC Sodium in excess is evil -- Sodium in excess is evil -- or so they say. We're always told to cut down on soy sauce consumption, for example. But a new study in the Journal of Food Science says soy sauce used instead of salt in the cooking process can significantly reduce sodium levels in foods while maintaining the ``perception of saltiness.'' Take our salty quiz about soy sauce and the new study.

1. How much sodium does a tablespoon of soy sauce contain?

a) 500 mg

b) 750 mg

c) 1,000 mg

2. Using soy sauce instead of salt in salad dressings reduces sodium by what percentage?

a) 10 percent

b) 25 percent

c) 50 percent

3. What is the percentage of sodium reduction in soup?

a) 17 percent

b) 42 percent

c) 71 percent

4. The study in the Journal of Food Science says researchers from Wageningen University's Centre for Innovative Consumer Studies were affiliated with scientists from:

a) LaChoy, Asia

b) Kikkoman, Europe

c) Teriyaki, New Jersey

5. How long does naturally brewed soy sauce take to develop?

a) One month

b) Six months

c) Five years

6. How many calories are in a tablespoon of soy sauce?

a) 1

b) 11

c) 111

Answers: 1 c; 2 c; 3 a; 4 b; 5 b; 6 b.

Sources: www.foodnavigator-usa.com; Journal of Food Sciences, www.nutritiondata.com; www.kikkoman-europe.com.

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