ALL PURPOSE SAUCE MILD 330 g - MANG TOMAS

Mang Tomas All Purpose Sauce is one of the most iconic and recognizable sauces in Filipino cuisine. It is a velvety sauce, traditionally based on pork liver (although the current composition may differ from the classic recipe), but used as an all-purpose sauce, perfect for meat, fish, and vegetable dishes. It is characterized by a sweet and savory taste, a thick consistency, and a distinctive aroma that enhances the flavor of the traditional dish Lechon (roast pig), but it also works perfectly as a dip for grilled dishes, lumpia (Filipino spring rolls), or as a sauce for rice. The mild version of this sauce provides full flavor with a moderate hint of spiciness, making it ideal for the whole family and those who prefer subtler tastes.

Ingredients: water, sugar, breadcrumbs, salt, modified cornstarch, onion, vinegar, garlic, palm olein, black pepper, chili, preservative: E211, antioxidant: E319.

Nutritional value per 100g:

Energy value: 456 kJ / 109 kcal

Fat: 0 g

 of which saturated fatty acids: 0 g

Carbohydrates: 25 g

 of which sugars: 19 g

Protein: 0 g

Salt: 0.7 g

Mang Tomas All Purpose Sauce is more than just a sauce – it’s a symbol of the Filipino dining table. The Mang Tomas brand is deeply rooted in Filipino culinary tradition, becoming synonymous with the sauce for Lechon. Although the name "All Purpose Sauce" suggests a wide range of uses, its origin is closely tied to this specific dish. In the original recipe, chopped pork liver was a key ingredient, giving it a unique depth and smoothness.

Modern versions, such as this one, often modify the traditional composition but retain the characteristic, rich flavor. This sauce is thick and has a deep, caramel-brown color. The taste is complex: the sweetness of sugar is balanced by the saltiness of the salt and the subtle acidity of the vinegar, all complemented by the subtle aroma of garlic, onion, and spices, with a mild, warm finish from chili and pepper.

This is a flavor profile that pairs perfectly with the crispy skin of Lechon, but its versatility allows for culinary exploration far beyond this classic. The manufacturers of this sauce, often associated with the Filipino food industry (Mang Tomas is a brand owned by the well-known producer NutriAsia, a powerhouse in the field of condiments in the Philippines), ensure that the flavor remains authentic and consistent, which has contributed to the sauce's global popularity among the Filipino diaspora and Asian cuisine enthusiasts.

By choosing Mang Tomas, you are choosing a product that is the essence of Sarap – the Filipino word for the pleasure of taste. This sauce is the perfect accompaniment to any grilled meat, rotisserie chicken, or even as an original dip for fries or nuggets. You only need to try it once to understand why it is an essential part of any truly Filipino feast.