Maggi Liquid Seasoning 160 ml is a liquid seasoning / seasoning developed by Maggi – a traditional product of Czech and Central European cuisine, which gives dishes an intense umami and savoury flavour inspired by lovage and yeast extract. It is used to season a wide range of dishes and can be used as a substitute for salt or part of the soy sauce in recipes, for example.
🧾 What is it?
Maggi Liquid Seasoning is a liquid flavouring that was first created back in 1886 and remains popular in Czech and international cuisine to this day. It has a rich, aromatic umami flavour that enhances the taste of soups, sauces, salads and dishes with meat and vegetables – just a few drops are enough.
📍 This 160 ml bottle is a handy size for everyday home use.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
Main ingredients:
✔️ Drinking water
✔️ Table salt
✔️ Flavour and aroma enhancers (e.g. monosodium glutamate, sodium 5′-ribonucleotides)
✔️ Fermented wine vinegar
✔️ Lovage
extract
✔️ Dextrose
✔️ Yeast extract
✔️ Flavouring
Allergens / notes:
⚠️ May contain traces of celery and celery-based products according to some sources (check the label on the packaging if you have any allergies).
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 ml)
(approximate, based on manufacturer’s data)
| Nutritional component | Per 100 ml |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~107 kJ / ~25 kcal |
| Fat | < 0.1 g |
| of which saturated | < 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~2.8 g |
| of which sugars | ~1.1 g |
| Protein | ~3.5 g |
| Fibre | < 0.1 g |
| Salt | ~28.5 g |
➡️ A very high salt content is typical of seasonings of this type – therefore, only a small amount is added.
🍽️ Flavour and use
✔️ Flavour: an intense umami and salty flavour with notes of lovage and yeast, adding depth of flavour to dishes without the need for large quantities of other ingredients.
✔️ Texture: a liquid, easy-to-measure sauce.
Recommended uses:
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🥣 Soups: a few drops to enhance the flavour
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🍲 Sauces & ragù: adds umami and ‘body’
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🥗 Salad dressings: as part of the dressing
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🍖 Meat & vegetables: before, during or after cooking
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🍳 Eggs & omelettes: a few drops for an intense flavour
💡 Tips
🌿 Use sparingly: due to its high salt and glutamate content, only a small amount is needed.
🍝 Combine: great when combined with pepper, garlic or soya sauce for a richer flavour profile.
📦 Storage
Store at room temperature in a dry place. Shake the sauce before use (any sediment does not affect the quality).
🧠 Summary
Maggi Liquid Seasoning 160 ml is a liquid seasoning with an intense umami flavour that adds a more distinctive taste to both classic and modern dishes without any complicated preparation. It is ideal for soups, sauces, salads and meat, but use it sparingly due to its high salt and flavour enhancer content.
