McCormick & Company, Inc.
Label Serving
4.5 g
Barcode
052100735689
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
2.5/10
Health Score
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (4.5 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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7 / 9 researched · AI analyzing 2 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
BROWN SUGAR, SALT, SPICES (INCLUDING CHILI PEPPER, THYME), GARLIC, ONION, TOMATO, SUNFLOWER OIL, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, AND NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Brown Sugar
sweetener, flavor enhancer, and texture modifier in culinary and bakery applications
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Onion
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Garlic
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing.
Tomato
flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment
Extractives Of Paprika
Sunflower Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor
| 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 Brown Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener, flavor enhancer, and texture modifier in culinary and bakery applications | Brown sugar functions primarily as a caloric sweetener, and intake should be managed in alignment with dietary guidelines for added sugars. |
3 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. |
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 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. |
6 Tomato | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment | Tomatoes are a widely consumed, nutrient-dense whole food recognized for their high antioxidant and vitamin content with minimal points of consideration for the general population. |
7 Extractives Of Paprika | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Sunflower Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
9 Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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