Oriental Sweet And Sour Sauce
Ingredients 6 ingredients
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Pineapple
High in vitamin C · 59 mg per 100 g, 73% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
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- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
High in manganese · 0.9 mg per 100 g, 43% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
- Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
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- Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Manganese is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. Your body uses manganese to make energy and protect your cells from damage. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Pineapple, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Method
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- Yield 100 Portion 2 Tablespoons WATER 1-1/3 Ibs 2-1/2 cup SUGAR,GRANULATED 1-1/8 Ibs 2-1/2 cup VINEGAR,DISTILLED 14-5/8 oz 1-3/4 cup SOY SAUCE 2-1/2 oz 1/4 cup 1/3 tbsp GINGER,GROUND 1/8 oz 1/3 tsp WATER 1 Ibs 2 cup CORNSTARCH 5-5/8 oz 1-1/4 cup Method 1 Combine pineapple juice, water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
- 2 Dissolve cornstarch in water;
- stir until smooth.
- Add to sauce, stirring constantly.
- Simmer until thick and clear, about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot or cold.
- CCP: To serve hot, hold for service at 140 F.
- or higher.
- CCP: To serve cold, hold for service at 41 F.
- or lower.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Wooden spoon