Why Is Soy So High in Sodium? The Truth About Soy Products
                                
                                
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                                With a single tablespoon of traditional soy sauce containing nearly 40% of the daily recommended sodium intake, it is clear that many soy products are packed with salt. This high sodium content is not a natural property of the soybean itself, but is primarily a result of specific manufacturing processes used to create popular soy-based foods.