
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Important Disclaimer
BetterBite provides nutritional transparency insights based on publicly available data from regulatory databases (FDA, USDA, EFSA, WHO), published peer-reviewed research, and manufacturer-declared product information. This platform is designed for educational and informational purposes only.
The content displayed on this platform does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Transparency scores, nutritional assessments, and ingredient analyses represent algorithmic interpretations of publicly available data and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical or nutritional guidance.
Individual dietary needs, allergies, and health conditions vary significantly. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional, registered dietitian, or physician before making dietary changes based on information found on this platform. Product formulations may change without notice — always verify information against current product labels.
AI Research Disclosure: Technical analysis and research patterns on this page are synthesized using BetterBite AI researchers.AI can make mistakes or provide incomplete insights.This technology aggregates data from scientific literature for informational assistance. Always verify findings against primary sources for critical dietary decisions.
Label Serving
20 g
Barcode
052100028231
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
AI transparency analysis is being generated for this product.
TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
4.5/10
Health Score
Moderate
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (20 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.
Tap any row · FDA, USDA, EFSA, WHO
12 / 17 researched · AI analyzing 5 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, ROASTED GARLIC, ONION, TOASTED ONION, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC, SUGAR, SPICES, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR), SALT, MOLASSES, SUGAR, SPICES (INCLUDING BLACK PEPPER, MUSTARD SEED), GARLIC, POTATO FIBER, OAT FIBER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, AND NATURAL FLAVOR.
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Roasted Garlic
Distilled Vinegar
Preservative, acidity regulator, and flavor enhancer
Onion
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Worcestershire Sauce
Toasted Onion
Molasses
sweetener, flavor enhancer, humectant, and coloring agent in baked goods, sauces, and confections.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Garlic
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing.
Potato Fiber
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Lactic Acid
E270
No NotablespH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent
Oat Fiber
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
And Natural Flavor
Flavour enhancer
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
2 Roasted Garlic | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
3 Distilled Vinegar | ✓No Notable Concerns | Preservative, acidity regulator, and flavor enhancer | Distilled vinegar is generally recognized as safe for consumption in standard culinary quantities, with considerations primarily limited to high-concentration handling. |
4 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. |
5 Worcestershire Sauce | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
6 Toasted Onion | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Molasses | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener, flavor enhancer, humectant, and coloring agent in baked goods, sauces, and confections. | Molasses provides trace minerals alongside a high concentration of simple sugars, requiring mindful intake within overall carbohydrate consumption patterns. |
8 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
9 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. |
10 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. |
11 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. |
12 Potato Fiber | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 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. |
14 Lactic Acid E270 | ✓No Notable Concerns | pH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent | Lactic acid is a widely utilized and generally recognized as safe food ingredient with established regulatory approval for broad use. |
15 Oat Fiber | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 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. |
17 And Natural Flavor | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe for consumption by major regulatory agencies, serving primarily sensory functions with minimal nutritional impact. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
Better-scoring options in this category
Disclaimer: These alternatives are algorithmically suggested based on nutritional indexing and ingredients. This does not constitute a commercial endorsement, criticism of the current product, or medical advice.