Graves Blanc

Graves Blanc is a traditional French white sauce made from a roux (butter and flour) and milk, serving as a foundational element in classic French cuisine. It's the base for many other sauces, such as Mornay (with cheese) or Béchamel (which is essentially the same sauce, often used interchangeably in culinary contexts).

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sauce is high in fat and carbohydrates due to its butter and flour content, providing a good source of calcium from the milk. A typical serving contains roughly 200-250 calories, depending on the exact ratio of ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	50 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Vitamin A	75 mcg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.03 mg
Selenium	2 mcg

Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

As one of the five French 'mother sauces,' Graves Blanc is a cornerstone of culinary training, demonstrating the fundamental technique of building a sauce from a roux. Its simplicity makes it a versatile canvas for countless flavor variations.