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Crock Pot Savory Pot Roast Seasoning Mix
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Crock Pot Savory Pot Roast Seasoning Mix

Crockpot
1.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
460mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Crock-Pot Savory Pot Roast Seasoning Mix is a single-use 1.5 oz powder packet designed to simplify slow-cooker meals. You’d spot it on supermarket shelves in the soup, gravy and seasoning aisle, shelved near other one-step meal mixes and often cross-promoted near slow cookers and canned vegetables. It’s the kind of item shoppers grab for busy weeknights, family dinners, or when planning a make-ahead Sunday roast. The product leans on Crock-Pot’s long-standing association with set-it-and-forget-it home cooking — a brand positioned toward practical, time-pressed families and home cooks who value nostalgia and convenience over gourmet preparation. Packaging copy emphasizes ease and flavor (“expertly blended,” “slow cooker friendly”), while the ingredient list includes familiar-sounding items like onion, garlic and brown sugar alongside technical additives, and a small “natural flavor” claim that can give a mild health halo despite no organic certification. In plain terms this is a highly processed seasoning blend: powdered, shelf-stable, and formulated to deliver consistent savory beef notes with caramelized color. Sensory cues are straightforward — a fine, granulated powder that dissolves into braising liquid and releases a savory, slightly sweet and oniony aroma as it simmers for hours. The ritual is morning prep: sprinkle or pour the mix over a roast and vegetables, set the slow cooker, and return hours later to a tender, sauced meal. The convenience, branded familiarity, and slow-cooker ritual make it a staple for comforting, low-effort dinners in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.11
Servings per Container: 9
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
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

Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Hydrolyzed, Corn,, Soy, and, Wheat, Protein,, Dried, Onion,, Brown, Sugar,, Wheat, Flour,, Yeast, Extract,, Spices,, Caramel, Color,, Garlic, Powder,, Maltodextrin,, Dried, Beef, Stock,, Silicon, Dioxide,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4): a shelf-stable seasoning blend with modified starches, hydrolyzed proteins, maltodextrin, caramel color and other additives formulated to provide industrially prepared flavors and textures.

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Common Questions about Crock Pot Savory Pot Roast Seasoning Mix

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This seasoning mix is low in calories and sugar, making it a convenient option for adding flavor without a calorie overload. However, it's not exactly a superfood, so think of it as a helpful flavor boost rather than a health tonic.

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