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Badia Spices Complete Seasoning
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Badia Spices Complete Seasoning

Badia
28 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
90mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Badia Spices Complete Seasoning is a large, 28-ounce jar of all-purpose powdered seasoning you’ll typically spot in the grocery spice aisle next to other multi-purpose blends like seasoned salts, adobo, and taco seasonings — sometimes also shelved near Hispanic pantry staples. The jar’s plastic packaging and bold label make it a grab-and-go item for shoppers outfitting a weekly pantry, stocking up for game day, or preparing large batches during meal-prep Sunday. It positions itself as a practical, budget-friendly kitchen workhorse: marketed toward households that cook frequently and want fast, consistent savory flavor. Brand cues lean practical and value-oriented rather than premium gourmet — Badia is associated with everyday home cooks and multicultural American kitchens. The front label suggests homemade flavor without explicit organic or “natural” certifications; there are no kid-targeted characters or health-halo claims, and the ingredient list is straightforward but includes additives (monosodium glutamate and tricalcium phosphate) for flavor and flow. In plain terms this is a processed seasoning blend — factory-blended, dried, and packaged for long shelf life. Sensory-wise it’s a fine, slightly powdery mix with visible flecks of dehydrated garlic and onion; when shaken onto food it dissolves into a salty, umami-forward coating that enhances meats, rice, soups, and roasted vegetables. The ritual is tactile and quick: a vigorous shake from the jar or measuring spoon into a skillet, often followed by a taste-and-adjust moment. It’s the kind of staple that lives on the back of the stove or in the pantry for everyday savory rescue.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 1134
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium90mg4%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Dehydrated, Vegetables, (Garlic, &, Onion),, Salt,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Spices,, Herbs, and, Tricalcium, Phosphate, (to, Prevent, Caking)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product is an industrially formulated seasoning blend containing additives (monosodium glutamate and tricalcium phosphate) and salt rather than single, minimally processed ingredients, which fits NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Badia Spices Complete Seasoning

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, depending on your dietary needs. Badia's Complete Seasoning is low in calories and sugar, which is great for flavoring dishes without adding extra calories. However, it does contain sodium (90mg per serving), so if you're watching your salt intake, that's something to keep in mind.

Perfect For

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