Ingredient

Shrimp Base

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add shrimp base to provide a savory seafood flavor and aroma to foods. …

What it is

Shrimp base is a concentrated flavoring ingredient made from cooked shrimp, often with added salt, sugar, and seasonings. It is typically produced by simmering shrimp and other ingredients, then concentrating the liquid to create a paste or powder.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add shrimp base to provide a savory seafood flavor and aroma to foods. It is commonly used in soups, chowders, sauces, and prepared seafood dishes to enhance the taste of shrimp or other shellfish.

Health notes

Shrimp base is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. It is a source of sodium due to added salt. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated similar flavoring preparations. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Shrimp base is derived from shellfish, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless cross-contamination occurs during processing.

Products containing Shrimp Base

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PRICE CHOPPER Shrimp & Roasted Corn Chowder, Shrimp & Roasted Corn Other Soups High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 98kcal 2.9Protein 4.9Fat 10.6Carbs Beaver Street Fisheries Inc. Lobster Au Gratin Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 142kcal 5.0Protein 7.8Fat 12.8Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Shrimp & Roasted Corn Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 97kcal 3.1Protein 5.4Fat 9.7Carbs Diversified Foods & Seasonings, Inc. Sriracha Shrimp With Sweet & Sour Sauce Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 53% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 102kcal 3.5Protein 1.1Fat 19.1Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Lobster Bisque Soup, Lobster Canned Soup High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 110kcal 2.9Protein 8.6Fat 5.3Carbs New Orleans Fish House, LLC Emeril's, Creole Creations Shrimp Etouffee Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 106kcal 4.0Protein 6.2Fat 9.2Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Thai Inspired Red Curry Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 120kcal 5.4Protein 3.7Fat 17.4Carbs Chesapeake Style Shrimp Flatbread, Chesapeake Style Shrimp Sam's Club West Chesapeake Style Shrimp Flatbread, Chesapeake Style Shrimp Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 256kcal 8.9Protein 12.2Fat 26.7Carbs Phillips Foods Inc San Francisco Seafood Cioppino, San Francisco Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 50% DV per serving 39kcal 2.8Protein 1.2Fat 4.6Carbs H E Butt Grocery Company Red Curry With Vegetables, Red With Vegetables Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 120kcal 4Protein 3.4Fat 18Carbs Seafood Gumbo Publix Super Markets, Inc. Seafood Gumbo Other Soups High in sodium — 52% DV per serving 53kcal 3.2Protein 2.5Fat 4.2Carbs Cajun Premium Seafood Dip, Cajun Phillips Foods Inc Cajun Premium Seafood Dip, Cajun Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 206kcal 8.8Protein 17.6Fat 5.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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