Zatarain's Inc.
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Label Serving
189 g
Barcode
071429013070
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
5.0/10
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 (189 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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12 / 25 researched · AI analyzing 13 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), WATER, BLACKENED SEASONED GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERS (CHICKEN TENDERS, WATER, BLACKENED SEASONING [SALT, SPICES {INCLUDING RED PEPPER AND PAPRIKA}, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CORN STARCH, ONION, CARRAGEENAN, GARLIC, EXTRACTIVES OF OREGANO, SOY LECITHIN]), HALF AND HALF (MILK, CREAM), MARGARINE (LIQUID AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, VEGETABLE MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BHA & BHT ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE AND VITAMIN D3 ADDED), SWEET DAIRY WHEY, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), HEAVY CREAM SAUCE (SHORTENING POWDER [SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES], CORN MALTODEXTRIN, SWEET CREAM SOLIDS, SALT, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, LEMON JUICE POWDER [CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, LEMON JUICE, LEMON OIL], NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR), CHEESE FLAVOR (A DEHYDRATED BLEND OF ROMANO CHEESE [PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SODIUM PHOSPHATE), GREEN ONION, DRY BUTTERMILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CHEESE FLAVOR (A DEHYDRATED BLEND OF PARMESAN CHEESE [PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT), LOWER SODIUM SEA SALT (SEA SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM SALTS), CORN MALTODEXTRIN, CANOLA OIL, PAPRIKA, YEAST EXTRACT, PARSLEY FLAKES, GRANULATED GARLIC, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPERS, SPICES, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), DEXTROSE, GRANULATED ONION, SUGAR.
Contains allergens: Margarine
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Enriched Macaroni Product
Blackened Seasoned Grilled Chicken Tenders
Margarine
Synthetic
ModerateAllergenFat spread, structural agent in baking, and culinary medium
Sweet Dairy Whey
Half And Half
Cream Cheese
Heavy Cream Sauce
Cheese Flavor
Green Onion
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Dry Buttermilk
Lower Sodium Sea Salt
Corn Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Paprika
E160C
No NotablesColoring agent and flavor enhancer
Canola Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Yeast Extract
flavour
Granulated Garlic
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Parsley Flakes
Chili Powder
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Granulated Onion
Flavour enhancer and seasoning
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
| 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 Enriched Macaroni Product | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
3 Blackened Seasoned Grilled Chicken Tenders | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Margarine Synthetic Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Fat spread, structural agent in baking, and culinary medium | Margarine is generally recognized as safe, though nutritional considerations vary based on the presence of specific fatty acid profiles and processing methods. |
5 Sweet Dairy Whey | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
6 Half And Half | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Cream Cheese | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Heavy Cream Sauce | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Cheese Flavor | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Green Onion | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
11 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. |
12 Dry Buttermilk | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Lower Sodium Sea Salt | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
14 Corn 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. |
15 Paprika E160C | ✓No Notable Concerns | Coloring agent and flavor enhancer | Paprika is a naturally derived spice and colorant generally recognized as safe for standard dietary consumption. |
16 Canola 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. |
17 Yeast Extract | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Generally recognized as safe for consumption, yeast extract is primarily a source of umami flavor and naturally occurring sodium. |
18 Granulated Garlic | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
19 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. |
20 Parsley Flakes | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
21 Chili Powder | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
22 Dextrose | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing. | Dextrose is a standard caloric sweetener that contributes to total daily carbohydrate and energy intake. |
23 Xanthan Gum E415 | ✓Low Concern | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier | Xanthan gum is a widely accepted food stabilizer and thickener with a strong safety profile recognized by major regulatory bodies globally. |
24 Granulated Onion | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and seasoning | Dried onion is a widely utilized culinary ingredient with an established history of safe consumption and standard nutritional profile. |
25 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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