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GB/T 18186-2000 in English

GB/T 18186-2000 in English

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Fermented soy sauce

  • Issued on:2000-09-01
  • Implemented on:2001-09-01
  • File Format:PDF
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Price(USD): $120.00
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Standard No: GB/T 18186-2000
Document status: VALID
Superseded by: GB/T 18186-2025 General rule for the quality of soy sauce
Superseded on: 2026-12-01
Title in English: Fermented soy sauce
Title in Chinese: 酿造酱油
Language: English
File Format: Electronic (PDF)
Delivery: Via email within 1~3 business days
Issued on: 2000-09-01
Implemented on: 2001-09-01
ICS Classification: 67.220-Spices and condiments. Food additives
Chinese Classification: X66-Flavoring materials
Professional Classification: GB-National Standard
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本标准规定了酿造酱油的定义、产品分类、技术要求、试验方法、检验规则和标签、包装、运输、贮存的要求。


Introduction

GB 18186—2000 National Standard for Brewed Soy Sauce - In-depth Interpretation

Foreword and Revision History

GB 18186—2000 is the recommended standard for brewed soy sauce of the People's Republic of China. It was originally a mandatory standard. This standard was issued in 2000 and became a recommended standard in 2017. The main revisions include:

  • Update the microbial indicator detection method (GB 4789.22)
  • Adjust the ammonium salt content limit (≤30% of amino acid nitrogen)
  • Optimize the test method description to ensure international standards

Comparative analysis of standard frameworks

Standard dimensions Original standard (ZBX66012-1987, etc.) Revised standard (GB 18186-2000)
Definition and classification Only covers high-salt dilute fermented soy sauce Added low-salt solid-state fermented soy sauce classification
Quality indicators No unified sensory characteristics requirements Specify sensory indicators such as color, aroma, taste, and body (Table 1)
Testing methods Unspecified calculation formula for physical and chemical indicators Added accurate calculation methods for soluble salt-free solids, total nitrogen, and amino acid nitrogen (Formula 1-5)

Interpretation of key technical requirements

Physical and chemical indicators are the core standards for the quality of brewed soy sauce, including:

  • Soluble salt-free solids: ≥8.00 g/100mL (special grade)
  • Total nitrogen: ≥0.40 g/100mL (third grade)
  • Amino acid nitrogen: ≥0.40 g/100mL (Level 3)

Implementation suggestions and precautions

To ensure the effective implementation of the standard, companies should:

  1. Establish a raw material procurement and acceptance system to ensure that soybeans, wheat, etc. meet the requirements of GB2715
  2. Optimize fermentation process parameters, control brine ratio and fermentation time
  3. Regularly conduct physical and chemical index tests, focusing on amino acid nitrogen and ammonium salt content

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