Tom Yum Paste (Low-Sodium, Store-Bought)

Tom Yum Paste (Low-Sodium, Store-Bought) is a concentrated Thai seasoning paste used to build the characteristic hot‑and‑sour flavour of tom yum soup and other Southeast Asian dishes; it typically combines ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, lime, chilies and shrimp or fish extracts for an intense aromatic base. Because it is a ready‑made condiment, a little goes a long way — at 140kcal per 100g it is energy‑dense compared with fresh herbs, so typical household use is in small amounts. Nutritionally, this type of store‑bought paste primarily functions as a flavouring rather than a source of bulk nutrients; it does contain modest amounts of protein and some vitamin C and unsaturated fats, reflecting added oils and concentrated aromatics. From a health perspective, commercial tom yum pastes offer convenient flavor with a generally favorable fat profile and complete amino acid contributions from shrimp/fish extracts, but they are processed condiments — so use sparingly and check the label if you need very low sodium or fewer additives.Read more

Lactose free · Ultra-processed · ~2.00€/100g