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Budu

Budu is a salty, savory liquid seasoning made by fermenting fish with salt and is widely used across Southeast and East Asian cuisines to add umami depth to soups, marinades and dipping sauces. It is very high in sodium, containing about 7.85g of salt per 100g, so it is typically used in small amounts to season dishes. Nutritionally, it contributes small amounts of protein and provides trace micronutrients commonly found in seafood such as vitamin B12 and selenium. As a concentrated fermented seafood product, it offers intense flavor with minimal calories, but its high salt content is the main consideration when using it in cooking.

Lactose free · Culinary processed · ~1.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

B-

Healthy

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Fish Sauce.

Calories

35 kcal

2% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

5.1 g

10% RDI

Fat

0 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

3.6 g

1% RDI

Sugar

3.6 g

7% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

7.8 g

100% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

B- · 6.3 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Budu healthy?

Yes, Budu is considered healthy with a Health Grade of B-. It is highly satiating for the calories provided.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Budu?

Budu is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.02What are the macros in Budu?

100g of Budu contains 35 kcal, 5.06g protein, 3.64g carbohydrates, 0.01g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Budu lactose free?

Yes, Budu is lactose free.

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