Savory sauces and marinades

Savory sauces and marinades recipe videos

Savory sauces and marinades are versatile flavor-enhancing mixtures used in cuisines worldwide, typically combining ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, herbs, spices, garlic, and oil. They range from simple vinaigrettes to complex fermented pastes, serving as condiments, glazes, or tenderizers for proteins and vegetables.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Generally low in carbs and protein but can be high in fat or sodium depending on the base, they provide key nutrients like antioxidants from herbs and vitamins from citrus or vegetables, with calories varying widely from 10-50 per tablespoon serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	45 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	2.5 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Vitamin C	2 mg
Calcium	15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, these mixtures often reflect regional preservation techniques and flavor profiles—like umami-rich Asian fermented sauces or herbaceous Mediterranean marinades—while nutritionally, they can enhance the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins in foods they accompany.