Worcester Sauce (also known as Worcestershire Sauce) is a spicy sauce with origins in the UK. It is characterised by its strong and complex flavour, which includes saltiness, sweetness, sourness, spiciness and umami. This sauce is used to flavour and enliven a variety of dishes. The sauce is traditionally fermented and aged, which helps to develop and combine the different flavours and aromas. After fermentation, the sauce is filtered and bottled. In addition to its original use in British cuisine, Worcester Sauce has also become a popular ingredient in international dishes.
It is used in a variety of ways:
In sauces and marinades: It is a popular ingredient in sauces, marinades and dressings for meat, fish and vegetables.
For grilling: It can be used to flavour grilled dishes.
In stuffings and soups: It is used in the preparation of stuffings and soups where it contributes to the complexity of flavour.
The history of Worcester Sauce dates back to the 19th century. It was developed in England by the Lea & Perrins brothers who accidentally created this sauce while trying to reproduce an Indian sauce they saw at a Bengali governor's house. The sauce was at first unappreciated but soon became popular and quickly spread around the world. Today, Worcester Sauce is widely available in stores and used in kitchens around the world.
Ingredients- Broth (onion, garlic, bay leaf, cinnamon, thyme, sage, nutmeg, ginger, black pepper, red chilli, water), cane sugar, distilled vinegar, water, salt, fructose syrup, soy sauce ( water, soya beans, wheat, salt), E150c colouring, E621 flavour enhancer.
Allergens - soy, wheat,
Nutritional values in 100ml
Energy (kJ)- 573 kJ
Energy (kcal)- 137 kcal Fats- 0 g
Carbohydrates- 33 g of which sugars 31 g
Protein- 0.9 g
Salt - 8.1 g
Allergens | Cereals, Soya |
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Net weight | 220 ml |
Protein 100 g | 1 g |
Dietary limitations | Without peanuts, Without celery, Without mustard, Without crustaceans, Without milk, Without mollusc, Without nuts, Without fish, Without sesame, Without sulphites, Without Lupines, Without eggs |
Energy kcal | 137 kcal |
Energy kJ | 573 kJ |
Cuisine | World |
Best Before | 03/2026 |
Carbohydrates 100 g | 33 g |
Fats 100 g | 0 g |
Country of origin | Thailand |
S.P. | 13C |
Compl. Packing pcs | 12 |
EAN | 8851639006534 |