McCormick & Company, Inc.
Label Serving
2.5 g
Barcode
021500010382
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.3/10
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (2.5 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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10 / 11 researched · AI analyzing 1 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, SPICES (INCLUDING PAPRIKA AND BLACK PEPPER), CARAMEL COLOR, ONION, GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, BEEF EXTRACT, BEEF TALLOW), CITRIC ACID, BROMELAIN (FROM PINEAPPLE).
Contains allergens: Riboflavin
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Onion
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Garlic
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing.
Flavoring
flavour
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Bromelain (From Pineapple)
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
2 Maltodextrin INS 1400 | ✓Low Concern | bulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors | Maltodextrin is a widely utilized food ingredient with a high glycemic index, meaning intake is associated with rapid increases in blood glucose response. |
3 Modified Corn Starch E1422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability. | Modified corn starch is widely utilized as a food stabilizer and is generally recognized as safe by major regulatory bodies. |
4 Spices | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
5 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
6 Riboflavin E150 Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation | Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity. |
7 Onion | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation. | Onion is a commonly consumed natural food ingredient with a well-established safety profile for the general population. |
8 Garlic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing. | Garlic is a widely consumed natural food ingredient with a strong safety profile in typical culinary amounts, though concentrated forms warrant consideration regarding gastrointestinal response and medication interactions. |
9 Flavoring | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
10 Citric Acid E330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative | Citric acid is widely consumed naturally and commercially, generally recognized as safe for use in food production under standard regulatory guidelines. |
11 Bromelain (From Pineapple) | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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