Ingredient

Clams And Clam Juice

Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Clam juice is primarily used as a flavoring agent to impart a savory, briny …

What is Clams And Clam Juice?

Clams are bivalve mollusks found in marine and brackish habitats worldwide. Clam juice is the liquid extracted from clams, often during the canning process or by steaming them. It is used to add a distinct seafood flavor to foods.

Is Clams And Clam Juice vegan?

No. Clams And Clam Juice is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.

Is Clams And Clam Juice a major allergen?

Clams are classified as a major allergen by the FDA as they are a type of shellfish.

What is Clams And Clam Juice used for?

Clam juice is primarily used as a flavoring agent to impart a savory, briny taste characteristic of seafood.

Is Clams And Clam Juice safe?

Clams and clam juice are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Clam juice is primarily used as a flavoring agent to impart a savory, briny taste characteristic of seafood. It is commonly found in canned soups, sauces, chowders, and other seafood dishes where a concentrated clam flavor is desired.

Health notes

Clams and clam juice are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are a natural source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated clams and clam products, but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI).

Allergen info

Clams are classified as a major allergen by the FDA as they are a type of shellfish. People with shellfish allergies should avoid products containing clams or clam juice.

Foods that contain Clams And Clam Juice

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Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Italian Style White Clam Sauce Canned Meat High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 80kcal 4.8Protein 4.8Fat 3.2Carbs Kingston Marketing Co World Classics, Red Clam Sauce, Italian Style, Italian Style Other Cooking Sauces High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 58kcal 4.2Protein 2.1Fat 5.8Carbs Rubinelli Inc Red Clam Sauce Other Cooking Sauces High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 80kcal 3.2Protein 4Fat 7.2Carbs Ivar's Clam Chowder With Bacon Other Soups High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving 135kcal 2.9Protein 9.4Fat 11.0Carbs Vitelli Foods, LLC Luigi Vitelli, White Clam Sauce With Garlic & Herbs Other Cooking Sauces 108kcal 5.8Protein 10.8Fat 4.2Carbs Pastore's Inc. Sun Of Italy, White Clam Sauce Other Cooking Sauces High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 100kcal 6.7Protein 5.8Fat 5Carbs Pastore's Inc. Red Clam Sauce Other Cooking Sauces High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 92kcal 6.7Protein 4.2Fat 7.5Carbs Chincoteague Seafood Co., Inc. Cape Cod, Condensed Soup, Clam & Corn Chowder Canned Soup High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 75kcal 5.8Protein 1.2Fat 10.8Carbs L. J. Minor Corp. Clam Base, Clam Other Soups 167kcal 16.7Protein 0Fat 16.7Carbs L. J. Minor Corp. Clam Base, Clam Canned Soup —kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16.7Carbs N.T. Corporation Clam Chowder Condensed, Clam Chowder Canned Condensed Soup High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 66kcal 5.8Protein 1.6Fat 5.8Carbs Smart & Final Iris Corporation New England Clam Chowder Soup, New England Clam Chowder Canned Soup 108kcal 2.9Protein 7.5Fat 7.5Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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