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Sambal Belacan

Sambal Belacan is a spicy Southeast Asian chili paste used across Indonesian, Malaysian and other regional cuisines as a condiment, marinade or cooking base; it is known for its bright heat, tang and umami from ingredients like chilies, vinegar, shrimp paste or garlic. In addition to adding strong flavor, Sambal Belacan is a notable source of vitamin C (110mg per 100g), reflecting the fresh chili content. While it delivers antioxidants such as carotenoids from red chilies, be aware that many prepared versions are relatively high in salt, so lower-sodium or homemade variants are a good option if you want the flavor with less sodium.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.90€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

A-

Excellent

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Sambal (Chili Paste).

Calories

63 kcal

3% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

1.5 g

3% RDI

Fat

1 g

0.2g sat fat

Carbs

12 g

4% RDI

Sugar

6 g

12% RDI

Fiber

2.6 g

9% RDI

Salt

5 g

100% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

A- · 7.7 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Sambal Belacan healthy?

Yes, Sambal Belacan is very healthy with a Health Grade of A-. It is a good source of dietary fiber (2.6g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Sambal Belacan?

Sambal Belacan is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Sambal Belacan gluten free?

Yes, Sambal Belacan is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Sambal Belacan?

100g of Sambal Belacan contains 63 kcal, 1.5g protein, 12g carbohydrates, 1g fat, and 2.6g fiber.

Q.04Is Sambal Belacan vegan?

Yes, Sambal Belacan is vegan.

Q.06Is Sambal Belacan lactose free?

Yes, Sambal Belacan is lactose free.

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