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McCormick Grill Mates Mojito Lime Marinade
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McCormick Grill Mates Mojito Lime Marinade

McCormick®
1.06 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
390mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

McCormick Grill Mates Mojito Lime Marinade is a small, powder seasoning packet (1.06 oz) marketed to home grillers looking for a quick flavor boost. You'd find it in the spice and seasonings aisle, usually grouped with other Grill Mates rubs, bottled marinades, barbecue sauces and grilling accessories — often on peg hooks near steak and poultry marinades. The packet promises a bright, sweet-and-savory profile: spearmint and lime top notes, a touch of chili pepper heat, garlic and onion backbone, and an underlying sugary tang. The dry mix has a slightly granular texture from sugar and corn syrup solids and ships in a single-use foil packet meant to be blended with oil, water and vinegar to make a wet marinade for chicken, seafood or steak. Rituals around it include quick weeknight marinades or last-minute backyard barbecue prep when shoppers want bold, predictable results without making a complex sauce from scratch. Brand positioning leans on McCormick’s heritage — “America’s #1 spice brand” — aimed at mainstream adult cooks who value convenience, bold flavors and trusted labels; marketing highlights grilling, seasonal gatherings and simple “look-at-me” flavor upgrades. Label claims like “no MSG or artificial flavors added” and “made with McCormick spices” create a natural/clean halo, though there’s no organic certification or child-focused branding. In plain terms this is a packaged, industrial seasoning blend (processed for shelf stability and consistency) meant to simplify marinating and amplify familiar tropical-citrus flavors in American backyard cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tsp
Servings per Container: 9
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Sugar,, Salt,, Spices, (Including, Chili, Pepper, and, Spearmint),, Garlic,, Green, Bell, Pepper,, Onion,, Orange, Peel,, Citric, Acid,, Lime, Peel,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Natural, Flavor,, Lime, Oil, and, Lime, Juice..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially formulated, packaged seasoning mix containing added sugars, corn syrup solids, and 'natural flavor' additives, fitting the NOVA ultraprocessed category due to its industrial ingredients and single-use format.

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Common Questions about McCormick Grill Mates Mojito Lime Marinade

The Mojito Lime Marinade can be a flavorful addition to your meals, but whether it's 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. With just 10 calories per teaspoon and low sugar content, it can fit nicely into a balanced diet, especially when you’re grilling up some lean proteins or veggies. Just keep in mind that it’s seasoned with salt, so moderation is key!

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