Berry Agutuk
Berry Agutuk, also known as Akutaq, is a traditional Alaska Native dessert made from whipped animal fat (typically caribou or moose) mixed with berries. The base is often rendered fat or shortening, which is whipped until light and fluffy, then folded with wild berries like salmonberries, blueberries, or cranberries. It originates from the Yup'ik and other Indigenous peoples of western and northern Alaska.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in fat, providing a dense source of calories and energy, with minimal carbohydrates coming from the berries. It is a rich source of fat-soluble vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids from the animal fat, and offers some antioxidants and vitamins from the wild berries.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 44 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin E | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 1.5 g |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Akutaq is a culturally significant food, historically used as a high-energy survival food during harsh Alaskan winters and as a treat for celebrations. Its name translates to 'Eskimo ice cream,' though it contains no dairy, and the texture is uniquely light and airy from whipping.
