Mama Sita's Pinapaitan Bitter Stew Mix is a convenient seasoning blend for preparing Pinapaitan, a traditional dish from the Ilocos region of the Philippines known for its distinctive bitter, savoury and citrusy flavour.
Made with garlic, ginger, lemon peel, onion and chilli, this seasoning mix provides the characteristic flavour profile of authentic Ilocano Pinapaitan without the need to prepare individual spices from scratch.
Pinapaitan is traditionally prepared as a hearty soup or stew using beef or goat meat and offal. Its name comes from the Filipino word “pait,” meaning bitter, referring to the distinctive bitter flavour that defines the dish.
Ideal for anyone looking to recreate a traditional Northern Filipino speciality at home.
Ingredients
Iodised salt, garlic powder, ginger powder, lemon peel powder, flavour enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate), acidity regulator E330 (citric acid), onion powder, flavour enhancers E631 (disodium inosinate) and E627 (disodium guanylate), chilli powder.
Please refer to the physical package for the final ingredient declaration, as formulations may vary by market or batch.
Allergen Information
The referenced European formulation does not list any of the 14 major EU allergens as direct ingredients.
May contain traces of GLUTEN, CRUSTACEANS, PEANUTS, SOYBEANS, MILK, CELERY and MOLLUSCS.
Additives
E621 – Monosodium Glutamate (flavour enhancer)
E330 – Citric Acid (acidity regulator)
E631 – Disodium Inosinate (flavour enhancer)
E627 – Disodium Guanylate (flavour enhancer)
Nutritional Information per 100g
Energy: 1085 kJ / 260 kcal
Fat: 0.9 g
– of which saturates: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 51 g
– of which sugars: 16 g
Protein: 12 g
Salt: 30.2 g
Approximate Nutrition per 5g Serving
Energy: 54 kJ / 13 kcal
Fat: <0.1 g
– of which saturates: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 2.6 g
– of which sugars: 0.8 g
Protein: 0.6 g
Salt: 1.51 g
Net Weight:
40g
