Soy sauce and soy amino products are heavy hitters on the palate, and their taste makes it easy to understand why these items have become central to world cuisines and vegan cooking, especially in marinades and Asian-inspired dishes. When choosing a soy-free alternative, keep the umami power of soy sauce in mind to ensure you are replacing it with a suitably strong flavor. Also be mindful of not overusing traditional soy sauce in your cooking, and think about how you can gain complexity in your flavors without it.