What is Spanish Chorizo? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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Spanish Chorizo

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What is Spanish Chorizo?

Spanish chorizo comes as a sausage link and is made from pork and seasonings, including paprika, garlic, oregano, cumin, and hot peppers. The Spanish version of chorizo slices like a deli sausage in chewy and fatty slices, whereas the Mexican version is crumbly and soft when consumed. This red-colored meat is spicy, salty, and umami. Spanish chorizo is eaten as is and used in savory dishes.

What does Spanish Chorizo Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. S ...

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, in ...

Ingredients

pork sausage

Chorizo is found in a variety of Spanish, Latin, and Hispanic cuisines. In the US it is associated with M ...

Spanish Chorizo Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz (28.35g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories84kcal4%
Fats
7g
9%
Sat. fats
3g
14%
Mono. Fats
3g
7%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs1g0%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber0g0%
Proteins4g5%
Cholesterol
18mg
6%
Sodium
223mg
10%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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