What is Bonito Flakes? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Bonito Flakes?

Bonito flakes are tissue paper thin flakes of fermented skipjack tuna. The color of the flakes are a pale tan tone and each one is usually no more than an inch or so in length and width. The flavor is strong with a distinctly fishy flavor and has smoky fermented taste.

What does Bonito Flakes Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

skipjack tuna

Skipjack tuna is a type of tuna and the smallest and most abundant of tuna used as a commercial food source. They have dark backs and silver bellies. Skipjack is flaky and has a white to pale pink flesh. When raw, the flesh is red. Skipjack is commonly used in canned tuna labeled "chunk light" and is used to make bonito flakes, an important ingredient in Japanese cuisine. it is a fishy tasting fish with a relatively strong flavor.

Bonito Flakes Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 teaspoon2g

teaspoon

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	7kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	1g	1%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	5mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Bonito Flakes?

1 teaspoon of Bonito Flakes contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Bonito Flakes?

1 teaspoon of Bonito Flakes contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Bonito Flakes?

1 teaspoon of Bonito Flakes contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Bonito Flakes?

1 teaspoon of Bonito Flakes contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 teaspoon of Bonito Flakes?

There are 7 calories in 1 teaspoon of Bonito Flakes.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Bonito Flakes?

There are 17 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Bonito Flakes.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Bonito Flakes?

There are 94 calories in 1 oz of Bonito Flakes.