What is Eel Sauce? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Eel Sauce?

Eel sauce is a dark brown, syrupy sauce used to flavor eel. It does not necessarily contain any eel. The main ingredients are soy sauce, sugar and vinegar, which gives the sauce a tangy, sour and sweet flavor. The texture is like honey and can be brushed into the eel.

What does Eel Sauce Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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

soy sauce

Soy sauce is a liquid condiment and seasoning made from fermented soybeans. Traditionally it was been made with just soy, many versions and brands use wheat as well. Soy sauce is dark brown with a thin viscosity. The flavor is intensely salty and umami. Soy sauce is used to season meats, seafood and vegetables, it is also used in sauces to perk up the flavor of the food and enhance other tastes.

mirin

Mirin is a condiment used in East Asian cuisine and is a type of rice wine with a higher sugar content and lower alcohol content. It is clear with a yellowy hue and a thin viscosity. This sweet rice wine is used as a seasoning in grains, meats and vegetables. The flavor is sweet and a little bit vinegary, with a hint of alcohol.

sugar

Sugar comes from sugar cane and sugar beets. The sugar is extracted from the juice of both plants and refined into the granulated substance known as sugar. Sucrose, the sweet substance of sugar is a combination of glucose and fructose. White sugar is composed of tiny white, dry granules. The flavor is sweet and neutral. Brown sugar is brown and has more moisture, with a richer flavor that hints at molasses. Sugar is used in both sweet and savory foods.

Eel Sauce Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon15g

Tablespoon Eel Sauce

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	32kcal	2%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	7g	2%
Sugars	7g	14%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	1g	1%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	353mg	15%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Eel Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Eel Sauce contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Eel Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Eel Sauce contains 7 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Eel Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Eel Sauce contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Eel Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Eel Sauce contains 200 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Eel Sauce?

There are 32 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Eel Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Eel Sauce?

There are 971 calories in 1 pound of Eel Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Eel Sauce?

There are 61 calories in 1 oz of Eel Sauce.