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Description
Maximize your kitchen's efficiency and flavor consistency with Lee Kum Kee Chef's Select Soy Sauce. Distributed by ChickenPieces.com from our Calgary logistics hub, this 18.9 L bulk pail is the definitive choice for the Canadian culinary industry. Lee Kum Kee, a world leader in authentic Asian sauces, has formulated the "Chef's Select" line specifically for the rigors of professional kitchens. Naturally brewed with non-GM soybeans, this soy sauce provides a robust, well-balanced saltiness and a rich aromatic finish that enhances meats, vegetables, and grains without overpowering them.
Why It Works
- Naturally Brewed Tradition: Crafted using traditional methods to ensure a complex, multi-layered flavor profile that synthetic sauces cannot match.
- Professional Grade Color: Delivers a beautiful, deep amber hue to finished dishes, enhancing visual plate appeal.
- Bulk 18.9 Litre Economy: The standard 5-gallon pail size for industrial kitchens, offering maximum value and reducing frequent re-ordering.
- Non-GM Soybeans: Formulated with high-quality ingredients for a cleaner label that modern diners demand.
- Versatile Performance: Works equally well as a finishing sauce, a cooking base, or a foundational ingredient for signature house sauces.
- Fast Calgary Logistics: Stocked locally in Alberta, we provide rapid, tracked shipping across Canada to keep your high-volume production moving.
Use Cases
- The Ultimate Marinade Base: Combine with Quality Garlic Powder and ginger for a cost-effective, high-volume chicken or beef marinade.
- Signature Fried Rice: Use as the primary seasoning for large-batch rice production to ensure consistent color and savory depth.
- Bulk Teriyaki Sauce: Simmer with brown sugar and mirin to create a thick, glossy house teriyaki at a fraction of the cost of pre-made versions.
- Soup & Broth Enhancer: Add a splash to beef or vegetable stocks to instantly deepen the color and provide an umami-rich "salt" element.
Specifications
- Brand: Lee Kum Kee
- Product Line: Chef's Select
- Size: 18.9 Litre (5 US Gallons)
- Format: Heavy-Duty Plastic Foodservice Pail with Resealable Spout
- Ingredients: Water, Salt, Soybeans, Sugar, Wheat Flour, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Disodium 5'-Inosinate, Disodium 5'-Guanylate.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Close the spout tightly after use to maintain freshness and prevent oxidation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this "Light" or "Dark" soy sauce?
Chef's Select is a "Regular" or "All-Purpose" soy sauce. It offers the balanced saltiness of a light soy sauce with a slightly richer color, making it versatile enough for almost all cooking applications.
How do I dispense from a 18.9 L pail?
The pail features a standard pull-up spout. For easier daily use, most chefs decant the sauce into smaller squeeze bottles or 4L jugs at their prep stations.
Is this product gluten-free?
No. Traditional naturally brewed soy sauce contains wheat as a foundational ingredient. If you require a gluten-free option, look for Lee Kum Kee Tamari.
Does it contain MSG?
Chef's Select uses flavor enhancers like Disodium 5'-Inosinate to achieve its professional umami profile. Please refer to the ingredients list for full details.
What is the shelf life?
Unopened, this soy sauce is extremely shelf-stable and lasts for 18–24 months. Once opened, it should be used within 6 months for peak flavor, though its high salt content makes it naturally resistant to spoilage.
Why buy from ChickenPieces.com?
ChickenPieces.com is 100% Canadian-owned and based in Calgary. We specialize in the high-volume industrial staples that power Canada’s commercial kitchens. Shipping from Alberta ensures your bulk pails arrive fast and secure.
Order today for fast shipping from our Calgary warehouse.