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Goya Sazonador Total
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Goya Sazonador Total

Goya
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
75mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Sazonador Total is a versatile, 11 oz granulated seasoning blend that lives on the spice shelf of many American kitchens. You’ll most often spot it in the Hispanic/Latin foods aisle or alongside other herbs, bouillons and meat rubs near the spice section; shoppers reach for it near adobo, sazón packets and garlic powders. It fits into quick weeknight dinners, backyard grilling sessions, and family feasts where a single jar can season meats, poultry, fish, soups and vegetables. The brand leans into Latin American culinary heritage—Goya is associated with Hispanic households, multicultural cooks and anyone seeking approachable, everyday Latin flavors—positioning the product as both authentic and convenient. The label leans on a “natural ingredients” sounding pitch (“enhances the natural flavors”) but contains no organic certification or explicit kid-targeted branding; it is marketed as a pantry staple rather than a health product. Visually the jar is a clear plastic shaker with a screw lid and a colorful Goya label that emphasizes versatility and tradition. Sensory details: the mix is a fine, slightly grainy rub that dissolves when cooked, offering warm, savory garlic-onion notes with background cumin and oregano and an umami lift from monosodium glutamate. Rituals include sprinkling it as a finishing touch, rubbing it into meats before grilling, or stirring it into soups and sauces. Processing context: this is a shelf-stable, formulated seasoning blend that includes industrial additives (a flavor enhancer and anticaking agent) to maintain consistency and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 tsp
Servings per Container: 312
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium75mg3%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

Granulated, Garlic,, Granulated, Onion,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Salt,, Parsley,, Cumin,, Oregano,, Tricalcium, Phosphate, (Anticaking, Agent)..

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 is a formulated, shelf-stable seasoning blend containing industrial additives (monosodium glutamate and an anticaking agent), which aligns it with NOVA group 4 of processed food products.

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Common Questions about Goya Sazonador Total

That's a bit of a loaded question! Goya Sazonador Total is low in calories and contains no added sugars, making it a flavorful addition to meals without a lot of extra baggage. However, it does contain sodium and preservatives, so moderation is key, especially if you're watching your salt intake.

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