Ingredient

Shrimp Water

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use shrimp water to add a subtle seafood flavor and moisture to products. …

What it is

Shrimp water is the liquid that remains after shrimp have been processed, often after cooking or peeling. It contains water, salt, and some dissolved proteins and minerals from the shrimp.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use shrimp water to add a subtle seafood flavor and moisture to products. It is commonly found in frozen seafood items, prepared meals, and seafood-based dishes where a more intense shrimp taste is desired.

Health notes

Shrimp water is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is primarily composed of water and salt, and consumed in typical amounts, it does not pose health risks. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for 'shrimp water' as a distinct ingredient are not widely documented.

Allergen info

Shrimp is one of the 9 major allergens identified by the FDA. Therefore, shrimp water is considered a shellfish allergen.

Products containing Shrimp Water

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Aqua Star, Inc. Cooked Medium Shrimp Frozen Fish & Seafood High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 59kcal 14.1Protein 0.6Fat 0Carbs Byerly Foods International Spicy Shrimp & Lobster Roll Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 221kcal 9.9Protein 10.3Fat 22.5Carbs Farm-Raised Tails On, Peeled & Deveined Cooked Shrimp Henry's Marketplace, Inc. Farm-Raised Tails On, Peeled & Deveined Cooked Shrimp Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 60% DV per serving 118kcal 22.4Protein 1.8Fat 1.2Carbs Shell-On, Deveined, Tail-On Colossal Raw E-Z Peel Shrimp NAFCO Wholesale Fish Dealers Shell-On, Deveined, Tail-On Colossal Raw E-Z Peel Shrimp Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 50% DV per serving 62kcal 14.2Protein 0.4Fat 0Carbs Peeled & Deveined, Tail-Off, Uncooked Farm-Raised Shrimp Whole Foods Market, Inc. Peeled & Deveined, Tail-Off, Uncooked Farm-Raised Shrimp Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 58% DV per serving 71kcal 16.8Protein 0Fat 0Carbs S. M. Flickinger Co., Inc. Farm Raised Cooked Shrimp Frozen Fish & Seafood High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 71kcal 15.3Protein 0Fat 0Carbs S. M. Flickinger Co., Inc. Raw Shrimp Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 54kcal 12.5Protein 0.5Fat 0Carbs High Liner Foods (USA) Incorporated Sea Cuisine, Bacon Sriracha Shrimp Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 45% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 45% DV per serving 241kcal 17.9Protein 17.9Fat 1.8Carbs Spicy Texas Gumbo With Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp & Crawfish, Spicy, Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp & Crawfish Huertas Texas Gumbo, LLC. Spicy Texas Gumbo With Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp & Crawfish, Spicy, Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp & Crawfish Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 29% DV per serving 123kcal 5.7Protein 3.1Fat 18.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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