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Kinders Rub The Blend Org
Cooking & Baking
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Kinders Rub The Blend Org

Kinder's
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
180mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kinder's Rub The Blend Org is a small-batch, 3.5 oz seasoned rub that reads like a focused pantry staple: sea salt, organic dehydrated garlic, organic black pepper, and organic sunflower oil. You’d typically find it in the spice and seasonings aisle, often shelved near other rubs, finishing salts, and barbecue blends, and sometimes cross-merchandised by the meat counter or in an organic/ specialty foods bay. It’s pitched toward home cooks who value craft and provenance — the label leans on a butchery heritage (“Master Butcher: John Kinder,” est. 1946), handcrafted language, and USDA Organic certification to create a premium, small-farm vibe. Label characteristics include clear organic seals, “Premium quality” and handcrafted claims, and a clean ingredient list that supports a natural/wholesome halo without bright kid-friendly graphics. Sensory notes: the blend is granular and slightly oily to the touch from the sunflower oil, with dry garlic granules and cracked pepper giving a gritty, tactile grind; aroma is savory, pungent garlic underscored by pepper heat and a clean sea-salt finish. Packaging is typically a 3.5 oz shaker or jar with a screw cap—a pantry-friendly size for weeknight cooks. Rituals around use are simple and domestic: a generous rub on pork chops or chicken before grilling, a finishing sprinkle on roasted vegetables, or mixed into compound butter. Processing context: the product is made by drying, blending, and lightly coating spices with oil for adhesion and flavor release—straightforward culinary processing rather than heavy industrial reformulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 tsp
Servings per Container: 99
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium180mg8%
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

Sea, Salt,, Dehydrated, Garlic, (Organic),, Black, Pepper, (Organic),, Sunflower, Oil, (Organic)..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

The product contains only basic culinary ingredients (salt, dried spices, and oil) with minimal industrial additives; it is a processed culinary ingredient/blend rather than an ultra-processed industrial formulation.

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Common Questions about Kinders Rub The Blend Org

When we talk about health, it really depends on your personal goals. Rub The Blend is low in calories and sugar, making it a great way to add flavor without loading up on extra calories. If you're looking to spice up your meals without compromising on quality, this blend fits the bill!

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