Rating of the best narsharab sauces for 2022

Narsharab (Narsərab) is a national Azerbaijani pomegranate sauce that is traditionally served with fish or meat. The name of the sauce translates as pomegranate wine, although the classic recipe does not contain a drop of alcohol. It is made from pomegranate juice evaporated over a fire, to which salt, spices and spices are added.

What is a narsharab?

Its history has a long history.Azerbaijanis have valued pomegranate fruits for a long time because they gave strength, longevity and good health. It goes well with chicken, beef, pork or lamb. In some salads, this sauce will also perfectly complement the taste of the main products. Even with vegetable dishes and desserts, this versatile, delicious addition is perfect, depending on what degree of spiciness it has.

Narsharab is very popular not only in the Caucasus, but all over the world. And therefore, a fairly large number of manufacturers are developing their own technology for its manufacture, trying to achieve the highest possible taste. There are products that have already been tested by time and have many customer reviews, but new versions of this popular sauce from other manufacturers regularly appear on the market. The composition is mostly identical, but both various additives and the cooking technology itself can significantly affect the taste, density and color.

How to choose?

How to choose the best sauce from the variety on the grocery market? First of all, you should focus on your own taste. Some sauces are more sour, others are sweeter. Despite the fact that narsharab belongs to mild variants, you can also find its sweet-spicy variety. Medium-spicy dressings are less common.

It is also necessary to pay attention to the composition of the product. The presence of such artificial additives as dyes, thickeners and preservatives may improve the taste of the product, but not in the best way affect the human body.

The price of this sauce also varies, and the most expensive product is not always the most delicious. The average price for 100 grams is about 93 rubles.

It is usually packaged in glass jars or bottles with a capacity of 200 to 450 grams. The shelf life, depending on the manufacturing technology, can reach two years.

It is better to store the sauce packaged in glass containers, and not in plastic bottles.

You can buy narsharab both in regular stores and hypermarkets, and via the Internet, for example, on Yandex.Market or from suppliers such as Marketplace Beru or Ozone, where you can order and pay for it online.

Rating of narsharab sauces

Dressings are produced in several flavors. below is the popularity rating of their individual species:

• mild - the largest and most in demand group;
• sweet-spicy - are presented on the market in much smaller quantities, since in terms of taste they compete with sweet-spicy sauces of traditional Japanese cuisine;
• moderately acute - the smallest group, which is in the least demand of consumers.

Rating of non-spicy narsharab sauces by price

When compiling the rating, the sauces were divided by price category. A spicy-sweet product is highlighted separately. Basically, manufacturers make mild sauces that are more versatile in use, but an interesting composition and unusual taste, as well as a high level of popularity among buyers, make this sauce quite worthy of mention in the rating. For ease of perception, the price is indicated not only for each individual jar of sauce from different manufacturers, but also the price for 100 grams of the product has been recalculated. The description indicates the main advantages and disadvantages of sauces from various manufacturers, based on the reviews of real consumers left by them on the Yandex.Market website.

Pomegranate "PARVIZ"

The price for 330 grams is 125 rubles, for 100 grams - 38 rubles.

Despite the relatively low cost, customer reviews of this sauce are very good.

• affordable price;
• balanced sweet and sour taste;
• suitable for both meat and fish dishes;
• Quite thick and flavorful.

• the presence of preservatives and dyes in the composition;
• dim color.

Taste of Armenia Narsharab

The price for 420 grams is 196 rubles, for 100 grams - 47 rubles.

The sauce from this manufacturer is made from pomegranate fruits and sugar. It has a less spicy and sweeter taste than other products in this group.

• great for desserts or lean meats, as well as vegetable dishes;
• well tolerated by people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, because it does not contain spices and spices.

• insufficiently bright taste;
• inexpressive dark color.

Petrokonserv Narsharab

The price for 350 g is 190 rubles, for 100 grams - 54 rubles.

Made from canned pomegranate juice and sugar with no added preservatives. Its taste is quite good.

• great for fish and chicken dishes;
• Pairs with vegetable dishes and salads.

• more liquid than other dressings;
• dim color.

Pomegranate Narsharab "Butargan"

The price for 260 grams is 154 rubles, for 100 grams - 59 rubles.

Made from pomegranate juice and sugar using a preservative. The sauce of this manufacturer has recently appeared on the market, so the relatively low price is due to the desire to win its market share, and not the initial low cost of products purchased for its manufacture. It has a bright, characteristic taste with pronounced sourness.

• goes well with marinated meat;
• beautiful colour.

• citric acid in the composition makes its use undesirable for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• faint odour.

Ecofood Narsharab

The price for 420 g is 312 rubles, for 100 grams - 74 rubles.

The product has excellent color characteristics. With a bright ruby ​​hue, it is able to decorate any dish. This is due to the fact that the sauce is made exclusively from wild pomegranate seeds without the use of cultivated fruits. Spices and spices are added to the evaporated juice.

• universal taste, suitable for any dishes, including pizza;
• beautiful bright ruby ​​color.

• can cause an exacerbation in people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• relatively high price.

KINTO Cream Pomegranate

The price for 200 g is 154 rubles, for 100 grams - 77 rubles.

In the composition - concentrated pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar from Modena 25%, dye - sugar color, sugar, caramelized sugar syrup, thickeners, xanth gum. According to customer reviews, this sauce is quite tasty, thick and has a pleasant sourness.

• goes well with desserts and sweet dishes;
• suitable for fish dishes.

• many artificial additives in the composition;
• high price.

Kinto Narsharab pomegranate

The price for 380 grams is 325 rubles, for 100 grams - 85 rubles.

Refers to mild, does not contain preservatives, dyes, thickeners and GMOs. Produced from a mixture of cultivated and wild-growing pomegranate fruits, which gives it a particularly piquant taste.

• completely natural composition;
• suitable for children and people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

• insufficiently bright taste;
• high price.

Pairs well with chicken, lean fish, salads and vegetable dishes.

KINTO Pomegranate with tarragon

The price for 320 grams is 369 rubles, for 100 grams - 115 rubles.

It is made from crushed pomegranate pulp with the addition of fresh tarragon, which gives it an original taste.

• excellent for meat dishes from beef, pork or lamb;
• can organically complement meat salads.

• not everyone will like the peculiar taste;
• high price.

Permeris Narsharab pomegranate

The price for 270 grams is 415 rubles, for 100 grams - 153 rubles.

This sauce contains only pomegranate juice and sugar, which, however, does not make it poor and inexpressive. The secret lies in the special cooking technology, which gives it an exquisite aroma and great taste.

• perfect for the whole range of dishes for which this sauce is recommended, from desserts to fatty meats;
• excellent taste characteristics.

• inexpressive smell;
• high price.

Pomegranate Royal Forest

The price for 250 grams is 390 rubles, for 100 grams - 156 rubles.

The composition of the product is noticeably different from all the others, because in addition to traditional pomegranate juice, sugar and spices, it also contains glucose, citric acid and caramel.

• perfect for sweet dishes and desserts;
• somewhat unconventional, but quite interesting taste.

• dark inexpressive color;
• components in the composition can cause allergies;
• high price.

It is positioned by the manufacturer as an antioxidant, antidepressant, a means to lower cholesterol levels and increase hemoglobin levels in the blood. Given the beneficial properties of pomegranate juice, enhanced by the additives listed above, the manufacturer's statements about the beneficial effects of its product on the human body do not look like a marketing ploy, but quite inspire confidence.

Narsharab Kula

The price for 450 grams is 794 rubles, for 100 grams - 176 rubles.

• has an exquisite natural taste;
• does not contain artificial additives and preservatives;
• has a beautiful bright ruby ​​​​color and a high degree of density.

• high price.

Kula can be called one of the best producers of not only narsharab sauce, but also any other sauces of Caucasian cuisine. This company is located in Georgia and has the opportunity to deeply study the ancient traditions of Caucasian cuisine and use them in the development of recipes and production technology for its products.

The relatively high price of this product in comparison with the products of competitors is fully justified by the highest taste characteristics.

Sweet and spicy sauce

A sweet-spicy dressing option is highlighted separately. It is not as common as non-spicy ones, and at present only the sweet-spicy sauce of the manufacturer KINTO is widely used.

KINTO Narsharab sweet and spicy

The price for 380 grams is 325 rubles, for 100 grams - 85 rubles.

This sauce, like the non-spicy product of the same manufacturer, does not contain preservatives. It is made from pomegranate juice concentrate with the addition of citric acid, and sugar is added to give a sweet taste.Spicy is given by the use of red and green Tabasco sauce in the recipe, as well as a number of spices.

• completely natural composition;
• interesting taste.

• not suitable for children and people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• high price.

This product has few competitors, since other manufacturing companies produce mainly non-spicy narsharab sauces, which are considered more popular and versatile.

How to cook narsharab at home

To do this, stock up on pomegranate fruits. The fruit sauce is much tastier and thicker than when using ready-made pomegranate juice. We clean them from partitions and peel, pour the grains into a saucepan, put on a small fire, heat it and squeeze out the juice with a wooden crush.

Metal utensils cannot be used, so we cook the dish in refractory glass or ceramic utensils. For stirring, use only wooden spoons or spatulas.

It then needs to be poured through a sieve into another container to get rid of the seeds and pieces of pulp, put on fire again, heat up, but do not bring to a boil. In this way, it is necessary to evaporate from 50 to 80% of the liquid, depending on how thick you want it to be. The optimal consistency is when the juice stops spreading over a spoon or spatula. We add salt to the warm evaporated juice, if desired - sugar, spices, spices. It is better to navigate in their choice and quantity, based on your own taste preferences. Then you can strain again.

In addition, it will not be superfluous to focus on which dishes the home-made narsharab sauce will be served with.The range of its application is huge, from desserts, where it can successfully replace the sweet grenadine sauce, to heavy lamb and pork meat dishes. For desserts, it is enough to add sugar and a little salt to evaporated pomegranate juice. For chicken and fish dishes, a little spice does not hurt. And for beef steaks, lamb skewers or pork chops, a sauce with a bright flavor is perfect, which can give it a bouquet of spices and spices used in cooking.

As an experiment, you can add ingredients such as ground cinnamon, cilantro, dried basil, or red wine. You can also add coriander, bay leaf, basil, allspice.

Depending on the presence and composition of spices, sauces of varying degrees of spiciness can be prepared: mild, sweet-spicy, as well as moderately spicy, ideal for vegetable dishes.

Homemade sauce has a shelf life of 6 months if stored at room temperature. When stored in the refrigerator, its shelf life can last up to one year. For long-term storage, the finished sauce must be poured into sterile glass jars and rolled up with lids.

Narsharab and human health

The product has a number of useful properties:

• pomegranate juice has a rich chemical composition: vitamins C, E and PP, tannins, phytoncides, antioxidants, iron, potassium, magnesium, citric and malic acids, gentle manufacturing technology that does not allow high temperatures, ensures the safety of these substances in the finished product;
• regular use of the sauce can help increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood, which helps fight anemia and arterial hypertension;
• this product is considered an antidepressant, it has a strengthening effect on the nervous system;
• has a beneficial effect on the immune system, improves metabolism, removes toxins from the body;
• it is considered an effective means of preventing the development of cancer.

However, narsharab sauce is recommended to be used with caution in the presence of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and diabetes. It is also not recommended for pregnant and lactating women.

It is not excluded the occurrence of allergic reactions to one or another component that is part of the sauce, so the first use should be treated with caution.

Narsharab is a real delight for gourmets. This product is able to give a new sound to your favorite dishes and make the table more refined. Cooked personally or bought in a store, it will be a worthy addition to both the festive table and the everyday diet. And if you are not familiar with this masterpiece of Azerbaijani cuisine, it's time to get acquainted with it. Enjoy your meal!