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Badia Spices Garlic Salt
Cooking & Baking
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Badia Spices Garlic Salt

Badia
4.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
380mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Badia Spices Garlic Salt is a compact, pantry-ready seasoning that you’ll find on the spice aisle near other salt blends, garlic powders, and mixed seasonings. The 4.5 oz shaker is typically shelved alongside everyday condiments—next to Italian seasonings, seasoned salts, and dried herbs—making it an impulse pick for cooks looking to boost flavor quickly. This product suits weeknight dinners, meal-prep sessions, and casual gatherings: it’s a go-to for roasting vegetables, seasoning pasta, finishing grilled chicken, or sprinkling on fries during game-day prep. Badia positions itself as an affordable, broadly accessible brand with Latin-American roots that appeals to budget-conscious home cooks and multicultural kitchens; its marketing leans practical and familiar rather than gourmet, appealing to shoppers who want reliable flavor without fuss. The label highlights simple cues—“gluten free,” a straightforward ingredient list, and a recycled-promise—creating a modest health halo for allergen-conscious consumers, though there is no organic certification or “all natural” stamp. In plain terms, this is a seasoning blend made from basic culinary ingredients with minimal transformation: salt, dehydrated garlic, and a rice-derived anti-caking agent. Sensory-wise it delivers a pronounced garlicky aroma and salty savory punch; the texture is a fine, free-flowing granule that pours from a perforated lid or shaker top. Rituals around use are simple—shake, sprinkle, taste—making it a convenient finishing touch in busy kitchens and a familiar staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 tsp
Servings per Container: 106
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium380mg17%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Salt,, Dehydrated, Garlic,, and, Rice, Concentrate, (as, an, Anti-Caking, Agent)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

The product is a processed culinary ingredient composed of salt and dehydrated garlic plus a rice-derived anti-caking agent; it is not an ultra-processed formulation but a simple seasoning blend used in home cooking.

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Common Questions about Badia Spices Garlic Salt

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals. Badia Garlic Salt is low in calories and contains no sugars or fats, making it a great way to add flavor without adding extra calories. Just remember, if you're watching your sodium intake, the 380mg per serving could add up!

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