Stock

Stock is a savory liquid made by simmering bones, meat, seafood, vegetables, and aromatics in water, then straining the solids. It is commonly used as a base for soups, sauces, and braised dishes.

Beneficial properties

hydrating base ingredient provides flavor with minimal calories source of gelatin when bone-based contains small amounts of minerals

Nutritional highlights

Stock is mostly water and may provide small amounts of protein, gelatin or collagen-derived compounds, and minerals such as sodium, potassium, and trace calcium depending on how it is made.