Sysco Clam Base Concentrate, 16 oz — Gluten-Free Seafood Base with Real Butter for Chowders & Sauces

Sysco Clam Base is a ready-to-use, gluten-free concentrated seafood base made with real butter and a blend of clams and crab for rich chowders, sauces, and creamy seafood dishes.

Made for chefs and home cooks who want authentic seafood flavor without lengthy prep, this 16 oz container dissolves quickly in boiling water to create a smooth, savory foundation for soups, stews, gravies and pasta sauces. The formulation emphasizes a naturally sweet clam profile balanced by real butter and crab notes, delivering depth of flavor while keeping kitchen prep time minimal. Packaged for easy storage and consistent results, Sysco Clam Base helps you reproduce restaurant-quality seafood dishes at home or in a professional setting.

How do I turn this concentrated clam base into chowder or soup?

Preparing clam chowder or a seafood soup is quick: dissolve the base in hot water or stock, then add cream, vegetables, clams or other seafood. The base integrates smoothly for a creamy, cohesive texture and layered flavor without extra seasoning hassles.

• Dissolve 1–2 tablespoons of base per cup of hot water or stock, adjusting to taste.
• Add dairy like cream or milk for chowder richness; simmer gently to meld flavors.
• Finish with fresh clams, herbs, or diced potatoes for body and texture.

What makes this clam base different from broth or canned clams?

Unlike a simple broth, this concentrated base is formulated for intensity and consistency, so a little goes a long way. It contains real butter and a blend of clams plus crab flavor notes to approximate the sweet, savory character of classic chowders without relying on whole canned seafood.

• Concentrated formula yields consistent flavor batch after batch.
• Real butter adds creaminess and mouthfeel, improving sauce texture.
• Gluten-free labeling ensures suitability for many dietary needs.

How can I use this base beyond chowder?

Sysco Clam Base is versatile: use it as a flavor boost in creamy pastas, risottos, seafood gravies, or as a poaching liquid for shellfish. It’s also handy for transforming pan sauces and casseroles when you want a pronounced seafood note without fresh shellfish.

• Stir into cream sauces for linguine with clams or seafood Alfredo.
• Use as the liquid in seafood risotto for deeper umami.
• Add to pan sauces when finishing sautéed fish or shrimp for instant flavor.

Who is this for? Professional kitchens, caterers, and home cooks who value time, flavor consistency, and allergy-conscious ingredients will appreciate Sysco Clam Base. It’s especially useful for anyone wanting to reproduce a rich, buttery clam flavor quickly—without stocking multiple cans of seafood or spending hours on stock preparation. If you prepare chowders, creamy seafood pastas, or restaurant-style sauces regularly, this 16 oz base gives you a compact, shelf-stable way to elevate dishes with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Clam Meat And Broth, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Butter (sweet Cream, Salt), Dehydrated Potato (potatoes, Mono And Diglycerides, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Citric Acid), Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Sodium Phosphate, Cod Liver Oil, Onion Powder, Spice, Natural Flavorings, Annatto. Contains Milk.