{"data":{"name":"Oyster paste","slug":"oyster-paste","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Bagoong talaba\/Sise"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Oyster paste is a thick, savory sauce made from oysters (or oyster extract) mixed with seasonings. It\u2019s usually used as a flavoring for stir-fries, noodles, and vegetables.","common_uses_philippines":["Pancit Canton","Ginisang Pechay with Oyster Paste","Stir-fried Vegetables (Broccoli\/Carrots) with Oyster Sauce","Beef or Chicken Stir-fry with Oyster Sauce","Siomai with Oyster Sauce"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":54,"protein_g":3.7,"fat_g":1.8,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":5.8,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0.6,"sodium_mg":2015,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":80,"calcium_mg":164,"iron_mg":5,"phosphorus_mg":44,"total_ash_g":15.2,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":73.5},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Oyster paste can make meals tastier, which helps you enjoy balanced food. Per 100 g, it has low fat (about 1.8 g) and some carbohydrates (about 5.8 g) with a small amount of sugar (about 0.6 g). The main thing to watch is sodium\u2014it\u2019s high (about 2015 mg per 100 g). Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure over time, especially if you also eat salty snacks and processed foods. Since it\u2019s a flavoring, using a small amount can still give good taste without overdoing salt.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a flavoring, not a main ingredient\u2014start with 1\u20132 teaspoons, then adjust.","Balance your plate: pair with vegetables (like pechay, broccoli, carrots) and lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a reasonable serving of rice or noodles.","If you\u2019re having oyster paste at lunch or dinner, keep snacks lighter (e.g., fruit, yogurt, or unsalted nuts) to avoid stacking sodium.","When cooking, taste first and go easy on other salty sauces (soy sauce, patis, seasoning mixes).","Choose \u201cless sodium\u201d versions if available, and check labels when you can."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/oyster-paste?agent=true"}}}