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Basic White Sauce

Basic white sauce is a cooked sauce typically made from milk thickened with a butter-and-flour roux, often called béchamel. It is commonly used as a base for casseroles, pasta dishes, and gravies.

Beneficial properties

source of calcium provides protein energy-dense versatile cooking base

Nutritional highlights

It typically provides calcium, protein, fat, and carbohydrates, with small amounts of vitamin A and B vitamins depending on the milk and butter used.

Caution. Usually contains dairy and gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with milk allergy, lactose intolerance, or celiac disease unless specially prepared.

Conditions it helps with

Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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