
Goya Recaito Seasoning Sauce
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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!
