Is teriyaki sauce gluten-free? Usually not, it’s soy sauce
Usually not. Teriyaki sauce is soy sauce, mirin or sugar, and sometimes sake. Most soy sauce is brewed with wheat, so most teriyaki contains gluten.
What to check
- Gluten-free versions exist, made with tamari or a wheat-free soy sauce. Look for the label.
- At home: tamari (check that it’s wheat-free), mirin and a little sugar make a gluten-free teriyaki.
- In restaurants: teriyaki chicken, salmon and bowls are glazed with the house sauce. Ask what it’s made with.
Keep reading
Sources: Coeliac UK, EU Regulation 1169/2011 and 828/2014, US FDA gluten-free rule and FALCPA, Codex Alimentarius (gluten-free = 20 mg/kg or less). Checked 28 September 2026. We inform, we don’t diagnose: for medical questions, your doctor or dietitian has the last word.
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