Is McCormick Culinary Asian Spiced Sea Salt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
McCormick
This page reviews McCormick Culinary Asian Spiced Sea Salt by McCormick as a spice seasoning. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Natural Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sea salt and various spices, but also contains sugar and maltodextrin, which raise concerns about added sugars and processed ingredients. This affects the overall rating.
Main concern
Sugar and maltodextrin are added, indicating processed components that may raise health concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without synthetic additives.
- Garlic and ginger are natural ingredients that provide flavor and potential culinary benefits.
Concerns
- Sugar and maltodextrin are added, indicating processed components that may raise health concerns.
- Natural flavor is vague and could include various additives, which complicates quality assessment.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this spice seasoning and why it matters.
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Is Sea Salt safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt is a natural mineral used for seasoning, providing essential flavor without additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sea salt
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Is Garlic safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic is a natural flavoring agent that adds depth and aroma to dishes, contributing positively to the seasoning.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Sesame Seed safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Sesame Seed is used here as flavor. Sesame seeds provide a nutty flavor and are a source of healthy fats, enhancing the seasoning's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sesame seed
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Is Sugar safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can contribute to excessive sugar intake if used frequently.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Orange Peel safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Orange Peel is used here as natural_extract. Orange peel adds a citrusy flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the seasoning.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: orange peel
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Is Ginger safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Ginger is used here as flavor. Ginger is a natural spice that adds warmth and complexity to the flavor, contributing positively to the seasoning.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ginger
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Is Coconut safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Coconut is used here as flavor. Coconut adds a subtle sweetness and tropical flavor, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: coconut
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Is Red Bell Pepper safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Red Bell Pepper is used here as flavor. Red bell pepper contributes sweetness and color, enhancing the visual and taste appeal of the seasoning.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: red bell pepper
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Is Red Pepper safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Red Pepper is used here as flavor. Red pepper adds heat and flavor complexity, making the seasoning more versatile in culinary applications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: red pepper
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Is Onion safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion provides a savory base flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the seasoning.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor but contains wheat and salt, which may be a concern for those with dietary restrictions.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce (wheat, soybeans, salt)
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture, but it raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Salt safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement, but excessive use can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Sesame Oil safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Sesame Oil is used here as flavor. Sesame oil adds richness and flavor, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sesame oil
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Is Dextrose safe in this spice seasoning?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to sweetness but may raise concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this spice seasoning?
Bad
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is a vague term that can encompass various additives, complicating quality assessment.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Extractives Of Paprika safe in this spice seasoning?
Good
Extractives Of Paprika is used here as colorant. Extractives of paprika provide color and flavor, enhancing the seasoning's visual appeal and taste.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: extractives of paprika
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3234041
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Allergens detected: wheat
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