Healthy Food Database

Kecap Manis

Often referred to as sweet soy sauce, kecap manis is a thick, syrupy sauce originating in Indonesia. It is sweetened with palm sugar and usually seasoned with garlic and star anise.

Category: Condiment

In Season: all year

To Buy:

Be careful of any preservatives or flavour enhancers in some commercial brands.

To Store:

Store indefinitely in a dark place or pantry.

Tips & Tricks:

Those with a gluten intolerance should be careful- many varieties contain wheat or gluten additives.

Cooking Tips:

Use as a dipping sauce or marinade.

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Nutrition per 1 Tablespoon:

Energy (kJ):

High GI > 70 :

Fat (g):

0.0

Amines:

High

Glutamates:

Artificial

Carbohydrates, g:

1.7

Protein (g):

0.2

Sodium:

Salicylates:

Very high

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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