Is teriyaki sauce gluten free?

Depends on the product. That is what 2 publishers say about teriyaki sauce; their exact words are below. Packaged foods differ, so check the label of the product you buy.

What the sources tell us

The Gluten Intolerance Group says soy sauce and teriyaki sauce are traditionally made with fermented crushed wheat and soy in a salty brine with mold cultures. It also notes that teriyaki-flavored beef jerky contains soy sauce.[6]

The National Celiac Association lists teriyaki sauce, with soy sauces and miso, among soy products that often contain gluten. Soy itself is a bean and naturally gluten-free, it explains, but some soy products contain other gluten-containing ingredients, so it recommends choosing products labeled gluten-free.[10]

The sources treat teriyaki sauce as an ingredient to check. The Gluten Intolerance Group says gluten could be in food truck fare in unexpected ingredients like teriyaki sauce, and its grilling tips say to double-check sauces and marinades and look for gluten-free labeled teriyaki. The National Celiac Association adds a reminder to check ingredients when using bottled teriyaki sauce in a rice bowl.[7][9][11]

Gluten-free versions exist. The Gluten Intolerance Group says teriyaki is among the Asian sauces now available in a gluten-free version, and a Celiac Disease Foundation slow cooker recipe for teriyaki chicken calls for gluten-free teriyaki sauce.[8][5]

The GFCO list includes Teriyaki Sauce from Fody Foods, Teriyaki Sauce Bottle from Kevin's Natural Foods, Teriyaki Marinade from Simply Organic and Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce from San-J International.[2][4][1][3]

What the authorities say

"Soy products that often contain gluten include: Soy sauces Teriyaki sauce Miso"

National Celiac Association · Depends · nationalceliac.org/celiac-disease-questions/are-soy-products-ok-to-eat-when-you-have-celiac-disease · fetched 2026-10-23

"Asian bowl with leftover rice, protein (meat/fish/chicken), steam-in-the bag broccoli, shredded carrots, and bottled peanut sauce or teriyaki sauce (check ingredients!)"

National Celiac Association · Depends · nationalceliac.org/celiac-disease-questions/choosing-nutritious-gluten-free-meals-snacks · fetched 2026-10-23

"38 Foods Where Gluten May Be “Hidden” ... Soy sauce and teriyaki sauce – Traditionally made with fermented crushed wheat and soy"

Gluten Intolerance Group · Depends · gluten.org/2021/03/23/43-foods-where-gluten-may-be-hidden · fetched 2026-10-24

"gluten could be in food truck fare in other unexpected ingredients like teriyaki sauce"

Gluten Intolerance Group · Depends · gluten.org/2022/07/28/food-truck-festivals-and-gluten-free-food-fun · fetched 2026-10-24

Certified gluten-free alternatives

Products on the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) list. Each links to its GFCO listing. A product counts as certified only when its package also carries the GFCO mark.

Teriyaki Sauce (Fody Foods)

GFCO certified GFCO listing

Teriyaki Sauce Bottle (Kevin`s Natural Foods)

GFCO certified GFCO listing

Teriyaki Marinade (Simply Organic)

GFCO certified GFCO listing

Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce (San-J International)

GFCO certified GFCO listing

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