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Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried (Alaska Native)

This Alaska Native food item is dried meat from bearded seal, or oogruk, with a concentrated, firm, dense texture suited to eating dried or incorporating into foods.

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About Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried (Alaska Native)

This record describes dried meat from a bearded seal, also called oogruk, in an Alaska Native food catalogue context. Drying removes moisture and produces a more concentrated, firm product than fresh meat; the entry does not specify the precise drying method or any additional ingredients.

It may be eaten as dried meat or incorporated into foods, with a dense, chewy texture and a distinctive savory flavour. The exact appearance and eating qualities vary with the cut, degree of drying, and handling.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for seal, bearded (oogruk), meat, dried (alaska native)

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English

bearded seal

English

oogruk

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Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried (Alaska Native) nutrition & diet

Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried (Alaska Native) nutritional value

Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried (Alaska Native)

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
351kcal
Protein
82.6g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
2.3g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

This is dried meat, so compare it with the same dried form and edible portion rather than fresh seal meat; preparation and residual moisture matter.

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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried (Alaska Native) ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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

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