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Sauce au poivre

Sauce au poivre is a savoury pepper sauce commonly served warm with meat, with recipes varying between creamy and pan-sauce preparations.

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About Sauce au poivre

Sauce au poivre is a savoury pepper sauce, commonly prepared as a warm accompaniment to meat. Many French-style recipes use crushed black pepper and a pan sauce or cream-based liquid, but ingredients and methods vary. The unqualified name does not specify the pepper variety, whether cream is included, or whether the sauce is made from pan juices.

It is usually smooth and pourable, with a pale brown or cream colour when dairy is used, or a darker appearance in other versions. Its defining flavour is peppery and savoury, ranging from gently aromatic to pungent. It may be made to order or sold prepared, and its richness and texture vary.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Sauce au poivre, chaude, préemballée

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English

Sauce au poivre, froide, préemballée

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Sauce au poivre nutrition & diet

Sauce au poivre nutritional value

Reference: Sauce au poivre, chaude, préemballée

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
160kcal
Protein
1.0g
Carbs
4.8g
Fat
14.8g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Cream, pan juices, stock and other bases vary, as do the quantity and type of pepper; prepared products may differ from freshly made versions.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: ANSES Ciqual 2025 — 11182 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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