Worcestershire Sauce

Sauce And CondimentSauceAllergen: FishNot vegetarianUmamiTangySavorySweetSaltySpicedMolasses

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 78
Protein (g): 0.5
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 19
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): 907

Concentrated flavor means small amounts go a long way. Typically high in sodium and sugars from molasses and tamarind.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 180 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Worcestershire sauce is a thin, dark brown fermented seasoning. It tastes tangy, savory, and slightly sweet with deep umami from anchovies and tamarind, offering a molasses-and-vinegar aroma. It blends easily into marinades, pan sauces, stews, burger mixes, and cocktails, and is sold as a shelf-stable bottled sauce.

Developed in 19th-century England, it spread globally through British and international cuisines. Producers ferment and age vinegar with molasses, tamarind, anchovies, and spices, then strain and bottle; traditional versions include anchovies, though vegetarian variants exist.