bearded seal
Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried, in oil (Alaska Native)
This Alaska Native food item is dried bearded seal, or oogruk, meat held in oil, with storage oil affecting the pieces’ texture and flavour.

About Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried, in oil (Alaska Native)
This record describes dried meat from a bearded seal, also called oogruk, held in oil in an Alaska Native food catalogue context. It is a distinct preserved form from dried meat alone; the type and quantity of oil and any other ingredients are not specified.
The meat may be dense and chewy, while oil can coat or surround the pieces and affect their texture and flavour. It may be eaten as prepared or used in foods. The precise appearance and taste depend on the meat, drying, and storage in oil.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried, in oil (Alaska Native) nutrition & diet
Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried, in oil (Alaska Native) nutritional value
Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried, in oil (Alaska Native)
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.
- Calories
- 367kcal
- Protein
- 35.3g
- Carbs
- 0.0g
- Fat
- 25.1g
Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.
Match the dried meat stored in oil, including the edible portion and whether the oil is included, before comparing nutrition.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot 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: USDA FoodData Central — Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried, in oil (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.
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