This Clam Base, besides being expensive, is not the best but it does the job intended, which is add clam flavor to culinary creations. Bought it because of the price but when I discovered it was only 8oz I realized why the low price tag. Worked fine on several dishes, a little intense in the sodium content but overall it delivered more quality of flavor. I normally buy Minor's Clam Base because it helps me to prepare a really fine seafood chowder. As of late I use the very same ingredients that go on a Boston Clam Chowder but I add lots of fresh seafood. It comes out creamy white, with diced potatoes, celery, onions, peas, carrots, corn and it taste very nice.