Marinade

A marinade is a seasoned liquid mixture used to flavor foods before cooking, commonly made with oil, acids, herbs, spices, salt, and sometimes sugar. Its nutrition varies widely by ingredients and is not a single whole food.

Beneficial properties

adds flavor may help tenderize foods can include herbs and spices variable nutrient content

Nutritional highlights

Nutritional content depends entirely on the recipe, but marinades often contain small amounts of fats, sodium, acids, and trace nutrients from herbs, spices, or aromatics.