it depends
Check the exact label
Teriyaki sauce is label-dependent until you read the label. Many versions contain soy sauce with wheat, while some are made with gluten-free tamari or are specifically labeled gluten-free.
Why it matters
The answer depends on the exact label, source, allergen statement, and advisory wording.
Why this can be confusing
- Teriyaki can be sold as sauce, marinade, glaze, jerky flavoring, or frozen meal seasoning.
- Soy sauce may be listed directly or as part of another ingredient.
- Gluten-free teriyaki products exist, but the claim has to be on the exact product.
What to check on the label
- Soy sauce, wheat, wheat flour, hydrolyzed wheat protein, or wheat-containing flavorings.
- Contains: wheat statements.
- Tamari plus a gluten-free claim if the product is positioned as gluten-free.
- Advisory wording such as may contain wheat or shared equipment with wheat.
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