Baked bean flavoring
Baked bean flavoring is a savory, sweet, and tangy sauce or seasoning blend used to create the classic baked bean dish. It typically combines tomato paste, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, vinegar, and spices like paprika and onion powder. While originating in the United States, it has become a staple pantry item in many Western countries, especially the UK and North America.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a condiment or sauce base, it is generally high in carbohydrates from sugars and low in protein and fat. A typical serving (about 2 tablespoons) provides around 50-80 calories, along with some sodium and small amounts of minerals like iron from the tomato component.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 140 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 26 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 110 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Zinc | 1.0 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (130 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This flavoring is the key to transforming plain navy beans into a beloved comfort food, often associated with barbecues, picnics, and traditional English breakfasts. Its sweet-savory profile is a classic example of how simple pantry staples can be combined to create a uniquely satisfying and iconic taste.
