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Oyster Sauce
7 recipes use this ingredient
Oyster Sauce
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 2733 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 10.9 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg |
Allergen · Molluscs
Made from oyster extract — Molluscs are one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens. Many commercial versions also contain soya and/or wheat as thickeners; check the label.
How to serve Oyster Sauce to babies
6–8 months
Not at this age
Do not add oyster sauce. It is a concentrated salty sauce, and added salt is hard on a baby's kidneys.
9–11 months
Not at this age
Still no added oyster sauce, and no salting cooking water.
12–24 months
Mashed
Use sparingly if at all — it stays within the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.
Per 100 g from USDA FDC (174529). Weaning guidance from NHS. Not medical advice.
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Oyster Sauce: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat oyster sauce?
The earliest stage on this page is 12–24 months: Use sparingly if at all — it stays within the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.
How do I cut and serve oyster sauce for my baby?
6–8 months (Not at this age): Do not add oyster sauce. It is a concentrated salty sauce, and added salt is hard on a baby's kidneys.
9–11 months (Not at this age): Still no added oyster sauce, and no salting cooking water.
12–24 months (Mashed): Use sparingly if at all — it stays within the 2 g/day salt limit for 1–3 years.
Is oyster sauce a common allergen?
Yes. On the UK allergen list it counts as Molluscs.
Made from oyster extract — Molluscs are one of the UK's 14 declarable allergens. Many commercial versions also contain soya and/or wheat as thickeners; check the label.