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Coconut Aminos Sauce

Coconut aminos is a soy free seasoning made from coconut sap. Shops sell it near soy sauce.

Updated Oct 28, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Look in the Asian sauces aisle or the natural foods section. Health food stores often carry several brands.

Professional insight

Chefs treat coconut aminos as a sweeter, milder soy sauce swap. They adjust salt and sugar elsewhere.

Flavored versions like teriyaki add sugar and garlic.
Certified gluten free matters for celiac diners.
It reduces faster than soy sauce in a hot pan.
Opened bottles belong in the fridge.

Check the label

Ingredients list starting with coconut sap or coconut nectar.
Original, teriyaki, spicy or garlic flavor named.
Sodium per teaspoon or tablespoon serving.
Certified gluten free mark, if you need it.
Organic seal, if that matters to you.
Best by date and refrigerate after opening note.

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Types

Original

Plain savory sauce for stir fries, dips and dressings.

Teriyaki

Sweeter and thicker, for glazes and marinades.

Spicy

Adds chili heat to noodles and bowls.

Garlic

Ready seasoned for quick sautéed vegetables.

How to use it

Swap it one for one with soy sauce, then taste.
Splash it into stir fries near the end of cooking.
Mix it with lime and oil for a salad dressing.
Use it as a dip for sushi or dumplings.

Storage

Keep unopened bottles in a cool cupboard.
Refrigerate the bottle once opened.
Wipe the cap so sugar does not crust.
Discard it if it smells sour or grows mold.

Common questions

Is coconut aminos soy free?: It is made without soy. Check the allergen line for factory cross contact.
Does it taste like coconut?: Not much. It tastes salty, sweet and a little tangy.
Is it low sodium?: It usually has less sodium than regular soy sauce. Compare the labels.