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Goya Recaito Seasoning Sauce
International & World Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Goya Recaito Seasoning Sauce

Goya
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Recaito Seasoning Sauce is a ready-to-use, herb-forward cooking base that you’ll typically spot in the grocery store’s Latin / International aisle near sofrito, adobo, sazón, bottled sofritos, salsas and other cooking bases. Packaged in a 12‑oz bottle, the label leans on green herb imagery and Spanish-language cues that connect it to Caribbean and Puerto Rican home cooking. Shoppers reach for it on quick weeknight runs when they want to jump-start rice, beans, stews, soups or marinades without chopping fresh herbs. It also lives on shopping lists for meal-prep Sundays and casual game-day cooking where a familiar savory backbone speeds up large-batch dishes. Goya positions this product as an accessible cultural staple: familiar to Latinx households and appealing to broader audiences seeking authentic flavors, convenience, and a shortcut to traditional recipes. The label suggests freshness through pictures of culantro and peppers but does not carry organic certification; ingredients list real vegetables alongside food‑industry additives. In plain terms, it is a prepared seasoning sauce that includes industrially processed ingredients and flavor enhancers for shelf stability and consistent taste. Sensory notes: bright green, thin pourable sauce with a savory, garlicky, herbal aroma and a salty, umami-forward finish from added MSG; texture is liquid with small visible bits of dehydrated onion or herbs. Rituals around use are simple—sauté a couple of spoonfuls as the first step in sofrito-style cooking, stir into sauces, or use as a marinade—making it a practical pantry shortcut that nods to home-cooked tradition while relying on modern processing for convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tsp
Servings per Container: 68
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium35mg2%
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

Water,, Culantro,, Green, Bell, Pepper,, Dehydrated, Onion,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Granulated, Garlic,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Citric, Acid,, Oregano..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

The product contains industrially processed ingredients and additives (modified food starch, monosodium glutamate, citric acid) and is a formulated, ready-to-use sauce, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Goya Recaito Seasoning Sauce

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Goya Recaito is low in calories and sugar, making it a great option for adding flavor without much guilt. It's all about how you use it — if you're pairing it with fresh veggies and lean proteins, it can definitely be part of a balanced diet!

Perfect For

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