What is Squid Ink? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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Squid Ink

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What is Squid Ink?

Squid ink is a blue-black color that the sea creature releases to escape predators. Squid ink is used as a coloring and is used to cook squid and other seafood in. The flavor is primarily umami and a bit salty. It is rich in glutamic acid which produces the umami flavor.

What does Squid Ink Taste Like?

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

squid ink

Squid ink is a blue-black color that the sea creature releases to escape predators. Squid ink is used as ...

Squid Ink Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz (28.35g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories46kcal2%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats0g0%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs5g2%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber0g0%
Proteins7g9%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0mg0%

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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