
Zatarain's Inc.
Label Serving
59 g
Barcode
071429099500
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.6/10
Health Score
Low
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 (59 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 ingredientsIngredients — as printed on the label
ENRICHED LONG GRAIN PARBOILED RICE (RICE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), ORZO PASTA (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEAT BRAN, TOMATO), SALT, GARLIC, SUGAR, ONION, YEAST EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER, SPICES (INCLUDING TURMERIC, RED PEPPER, CHILI PEPPER, PAPRIKA), NATURAL FLAVOR, BROWN SUGAR & EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA.
Contains allergens: Enriched Long Grain Parboiled Rice, Orzo Pasta, Hydrolyzed Protein
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Enriched Long Grain Parboiled Rice
Synthetic
LowAllergenProvides a shelf-stable base grain dish with integrated savory flavoring, texture enhancement, and micronutrient fortification.
Orzo Pasta
staple food ingredient used as a carbohydrate source, texturizer, and base in culinary preparations.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Onion
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Garlic
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing.
Red And Green Bell Pepper
flavour, color, and texture enhancement in culinary applications
Yeast Extract
flavour
Hydrolyzed Protein
flavor enhancer and protein fortifier
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Natural Flavor
flavour
Brown Sugar & Extractives Of Paprika
E160C
LowSweetener and color additive
| 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 Enriched Long Grain Parboiled Rice Synthetic Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Provides a shelf-stable base grain dish with integrated savory flavoring, texture enhancement, and micronutrient fortification. | A standard fortified grain and bean blend containing common food allergens (wheat and soy) and standard seasoning ingredients. |
3 Orzo Pasta Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | staple food ingredient used as a carbohydrate source, texturizer, and base in culinary preparations. | Orzo is a standard wheat-based pasta ingredient that provides complex carbohydrates and is generally recognized as safe for the general population, with considerations primarily for those managing gluten intake. |
4 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
5 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. |
6 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. |
7 Red And Green Bell Pepper | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour, color, and texture enhancement in culinary applications | Bell peppers are a nutrient-dense whole food vegetable with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
8 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. |
9 Hydrolyzed Protein Allergen | ✓Low Concern | flavor enhancer and protein fortifier | Hydrolyzed protein is widely used as a savory flavor enhancer and is generally recognized as safe, though specific plant sources should be noted by individuals with certain food allergies. |
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 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
12 Brown Sugar & Extractives Of Paprika E160C | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener and color additive | This ingredient combination functions as a standard caloric sweetener and natural colorant with established regulatory approval for food applications. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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