Ingredient

Cooking Wine

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Allergen
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Role in food
Cooking wine is used as a flavoring agent in a variety of dishes, particularly …

What it is

Cooking wine is wine that has been treated with salt, typically at a rate of about 1.5% by weight. It is made from standard wine, but the added salt makes it undrinkable on its own. This process is done to avoid taxes levied on wine intended for consumption.

Why it's used

Cooking wine is used as a flavoring agent in a variety of dishes, particularly in sauces, marinades, and braised meats. Manufacturers add it to enhance the overall taste and complexity of savory foods. It is commonly found in frozen appetizers, frozen dinners, and grain-based meals.

Health notes

Cooking wine is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. The alcohol content is significantly reduced during the cooking process, leaving behind flavor compounds. JECFA has evaluated wine and established guidance on its use. While cooking wine contains salt, the amount used in recipes is typically small and unlikely to contribute significantly to overall sodium intake.

Allergen info

Cooking wine is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Cooking Wine

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MARC ANGELO Chicken Breast Roast With White Wine & Herbs Cooking Sauce Poultry, Chicken & Turkey 98kcal 15.2Protein 2.2Fat 2.7Carbs Conagra Brands PF CHANGS Pepper Beef, 44 OZ Grain Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 62% DV per serving 90kcal 7.0Protein 2.9Fat 8.0Carbs HEALTHY CHOICE Simply Cafe Steamers Beef And Broccoli, 10 OZ Conagra Brands HEALTHY CHOICE Simply Cafe Steamers Beef And Broccoli, 10 OZ Grain Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 99kcal 7.8Protein 2.5Fat 11.3Carbs Conagra Brands BANQUET Basic Asian Style Rice Bowl, 7.25 OZ Grain Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 117kcal 4.8Protein 4.8Fat 13.6Carbs Conagra Brands BANQUET Basic Orange Chicken, 8 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 137kcal 4.0Protein 3.1Fat 22.9Carbs Conagra Brands HEALTHY CHOICE Simply Cafe Steamers Asian Kung Pao Chicken, 9.5 OZ Grain Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 100kcal 7.8Protein 2.2Fat 12.6Carbs HEALTHY CHOICE Cafe Steamers Sweet Spicy Orange Chicken, 9.5 OZ Conagra Brands HEALTHY CHOICE Cafe Steamers Sweet Spicy Orange Chicken, 9.5 OZ Grain Based Products / Meals 104kcal 6.7Protein 1.9Fat 15.2Carbs Chicken Pot Stickers Savory Chicken, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery And Green Onion Wrapped In A Soft, Steamed Wheat Dough With Soy Sauce, Chicken Pot Stickers Topco Associates, Inc. Chicken Pot Stickers Savory Chicken, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery And Green Onion Wrapped In A Soft, Steamed Wheat Dough With Soy Sauce, Chicken Pot Stickers Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 140kcal 8.6Protein 1.6Fat 21.5Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Chicken Pot Stickers Savory Chicken, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery And Green Onion Wrapped In A Soft, Steamed Wheat Dough With Soy Sauce Appetizer, Chicken Pot Stickers Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 151kcal 7.5Protein 3.2Fat 21.5Carbs Vegetable Pot Stickers Savory Cabbage, Onion, Celery, Carrots, Vermicelli Noodles, Green Onion And Shiitake Mushrooms Wrapped In A Soft, Steamed Wheat Dough With Soy Sauce., Vegetable Pot Stickers Topco Associates, Inc. Vegetable Pot Stickers Savory Cabbage, Onion, Celery, Carrots, Vermicelli Noodles, Green Onion And Shiitake Mushrooms Wrapped In A Soft, Steamed Wheat Dough With Soy Sauce., Vegetable Pot Stickers Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 140kcal 3.2Protein 1.6Fat 28.0Carbs Pork Pot Stickers Savory Pork, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery And Green Onion Wrapped In A Soft, Steamed Wheat Dough With Soy Sauce, Pork Pot Stickers Topco Associates, Inc. Pork Pot Stickers Savory Pork, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery And Green Onion Wrapped In A Soft, Steamed Wheat Dough With Soy Sauce, Pork Pot Stickers Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 161kcal 7.5Protein 4.8Fat 21.5Carbs Consolidated Electrical Distsributors Inc. Chinese Style Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 524kcal 21.4Protein 45.2Fat 9.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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