Doyoubo DYB Chun Yuan Naturally Brewed Artisanal Black Soybean Soy Sauce - Award Winning

Doyoubo Chun Yuan Naturally Brewed Black Soybean Soy Sauce (DYB Artisanal Black Bean Soy Sauce, Taiwan)

A deeply rounded, multi-award-winning black soybean soy sauce - one of the most recognised artisan soy sauces in the world. Made exclusively from Taiwanese heritage black soybeans, whole-bean fermented using traditional long-fermentation methods, and brewed without defatting or artificial acceleration. Rich, complex, and entirely without sourness even after long cooking - the definitive choice for braising, red-cooking, and deep-flavour dishes.

⭐⭐⭐ Great Taste Award 3 Stars - 2022
⭐⭐ Great Taste Award 2 Stars - 2024
⭐⭐⭐ AA Taste Award 3 Stars - 2023
🏅 Gold Award - Monde Selection 2025
⭐⭐ Superior Taste Award - International Taste Institute, Brussels 2024

What Is Doyoubo Chun Yuan Black Soybean Soy Sauce?
Doyoubo (豆油伯) is a Taiwanese artisan producer celebrated for its traditionally fermented soy sauces, made using non-GMO heritage soybean varieties and time-honoured long-fermentation methods. Chun Yuan (春源) - meaning "spring source" - is named after a generations-old family trading house, and represents Doyoubo's purest expression of Taiwanese black soybean brewing tradition.

Taiwanese Black Soybeans (黑豆)
Where most commercial soy sauces use yellow soybeans - often defatted and accelerated-fermented - Chun Yuan uses Taiwanese heritage black soybeans (hei dou / 黑豆), whole-bean fermented over an extended period. Black soybeans have a naturally richer, more rounded flavour profile than yellow soybeans, with deeper colour and a more complex fermentation character. Fermenting the whole bean - not defatted - preserves the full oil content and unleashes the complete flavour potential of the bean.

The result is a soy sauce with exceptional depth, natural sweetness from brown sugar, and a stability that makes it uniquely suited to long cooking — no sourness, no bitterness, no breakdown of flavour after extended stewing or braising.

Tasting Notes
Deep, rounded umami · natural sweetness · rich, complex fermentation character · full body · clean finish · no sourness - even after prolonged cooking

Key Features

• Five international awards. 3-star Great Taste 2022 · 2-star Great Taste 2024 · 3-star AA Taste 2023 · Gold Monde Selection 2025 · 2-star Superior Taste Award Brussels 2024
• Taiwanese heritage black soybeans. Non-GMO hei dou - a fundamentally different flavour base from yellow soybean soy sauces
• Whole bean fermented. Not defatted - full oil content preserved for maximum flavour complexity
• Traditional long fermentation. No artificial acceleration - flavour built through time and craft
• No sourness after long cooking. Specifically recommended for braising, red-cooking, and extended stewing where stability matters
• Vegan, non-GMO, and iodine-free
• Format: 500ml glass bottle
• Origin: Taiwan
• Allergens: Contains soy and wheat

How to Use Doyoubo Chun Yuan Black Soybean Soy Sauce

Braising & Red-Cooking:
The primary recommended use - add to braised pork belly (hong shao rou / 紅燒肉), braised tofu, soy-braised eggs, or red-cooked chicken. The sauce's stability means flavour deepens rather than souring over long cooking times.

Long-Term Stewing:
Add to slow-cooked dishes, clay pot recipes, or overnight braises - no sourness or bitterness develops, making it far more suitable for extended cooking than standard soy sauces.

Dipping Sauce:
Use straight from the bottle as a dipping sauce for dumplings, steamed buns, cold tofu, or boiled meats - the rounded, sweet complexity works beautifully as a standalone dip.

Marinades:
Use as a marinade base for tofu, tempeh, pork, chicken, or beef. The whole-bean fermentation penetrates proteins deeply with layered flavour.

Sauces & Dressings:
Whisk into sauces, noodle dressings, or stir-fry bases for a deep, complex soy foundation. Adds colour and depth to fried rice and noodle dishes.

Enriching Dishes:
Add a small amount to soups, congee, or vegetable dishes at the end of cooking to enrich and add umami depth.

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Product Details

• Ingredients: Water, black soybean, brown sugar, wheat, salt, yeast extract
• Origin: Taiwan
• Format: 500ml glass bottle
• Suitable for: Vegans · non-GMO · iodine-free
• Allergens: Contains soy and wheat
• Additives: None artificial

Wholesale Available: Please contact us for bulk pricing and availability.

Nutrition Information:

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