Answer

If you follow a strict Jain diet, I would generally say no, Bragg Liquid Aminos is not the preferred choice, because Bragg says it is made from soybeans and water and that a natural fermentation process is part of how it’s made, while a Jain diet guide lists fermented foods as tamasic. ( bragg.com)

Explanation

From a Jain point of view, the main concern here is fermentation, not the soybean itself. Jain dietary guidance is not identical for everyone, and Arihanta Institute notes that Jain food practice can differ between ascetics and laypeople, but fermented foods are still commonly avoided in the stricter tradition. ( arihantainstitute.org)

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, food is chosen not only for taste but for ahimsa and for keeping the mind calm and disciplined. So even if a product is plant-based, a fermented condiment may still be avoided by those following a stricter Jain observance. That is why many Jains would choose a non-fermented alternative instead. ( arihantainstitute.org)

Takeaway

Practical Jain answer: for a strict Jain, skip it; for a more flexible household practice, some may use it, but it is not the safest “strict Jain” option. ( jainashram.org.uk)