{"data":{"name":"Shrimp paste, alamang","slug":"shrimp-paste-alamang","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Bagoong hipon","alamang"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Shrimp paste (alamang) is a salty, fermented condiment made from small shrimp. It\u2019s usually used in small amounts to add strong \u201cumami\u201d flavor to dishes like bagoong-based sauces.","common_uses_philippines":["Bagoong alamang with rice","Dinengdeng with bagoong","Kare-kare with bagoong","Ginisang munggo with alamang","Binagoongan (shrimp or pork)","Lechon kawali with bagoong"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":61,"protein_g":12.4,"fat_g":1,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":0.6,"fiber_g":1.3,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":4396,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":285,"calcium_mg":864,"iron_mg":5.9,"phosphorus_mg":242,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":509,"total_ash_g":19.6,"vitamin_a_ug":485,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.4,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":66.4},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 tbsp","weight_g":18,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Alamang can add some nutrients and fiber (from the food matrix) while being low in sugar and carbohydrates. However, it\u2019s also high in sodium\u2014so too much can make it harder to keep blood pressure in a healthy range. Since it\u2019s flavorful, it\u2019s best used as a seasoning rather than a main ingredient, especially if you already get sodium from other foods in the day.","healthier_tips":["Use a small spoon (start with 1\u20132 teaspoons) and taste before adding more.","Balance your meals: pair with vegetables and lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and choose moderate rice portions.","When cooking, add alamang early for flavor, then adjust with water, vinegar, calamansi, or tomatoes to stretch the taste without adding more salt.","On days you eat alamang, try to go lighter on other salty items (instant noodles, processed meats, salty snacks).","Keep your daily pattern in mind: 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks\u2014so alamang can be part of a meal, but not something you keep adding to multiple meals."]},"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\/shrimp-paste-alamang?agent=true"}}}