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McCormick Onion Salt
Cooking & Baking
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McCormick Onion Salt

McCormick
5.12 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
440mg
Sodium
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

McCormick Onion Salt is a small, pantry-ready shaker of savory convenience: a 5.12 oz bottle of fine salt blended with dehydrated onion and a flow-agent to keep it free‑flowing. In the supermarket you'll find it in the spice and seasonings aisle alongside table salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and mixed seasoning blends; it often sits near burger toppings and BBQ rubs or on an endcap with dinner‑prep staples. This product is pitched as a quick flavor hack for everyday American meals — sprinkle it on eggs, roasted potatoes, ground beef, or into soups and dips to add a pronounced onion note without chopping fresh produce. The McCormick brand conveys a legacy spice-maker positioning aimed at home cooks who value reliability and convenience; marketing leans on practicality, tradition, and consistent flavor rather than foodie flair. Label claims include “made from non‑GMO onions” and references to dehydrated onion varieties and longer shelf life; there is no organic certification and no child‑focused graphics. In plain language: the product is a processed seasoning blend — dehydrated onion and salt combined with an anti‑caking additive to keep the shaker flowing and shelf‑stable. Sensory details: the contents are a fine granular mix — primarily crystalline salt flecked with pale, dried onion particles — that releases a toasty, savory onion aroma when opened; the ritual is tactile and fast: shake over a hot pan, mix into a meat blend, or finish a dish at the table. Packaging is a familiar plastic or glass shaker with a flip or perforated lid, designed for quick, handheld use during cooking and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 tsp
Servings per Container: 111
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium440mg19%
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

Salt,, Onion,, Sodium, Silicoaluminate, (to, Make, Free, Flowing), &, Extractives, of, Onion..

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?

Although based on simple ingredients (salt and onion), the product includes a manufactured anti‑caking additive and is a formulated seasoning blend designed for shelf stability and convenience, placing it in the ultra‑processed category.

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Common Questions about McCormick Onion Salt

Healthy is a bit of a buzzword, isn't it? McCormick Onion Salt is low in calories and free from added sugars, preservatives, and artificial ingredients, making it a decent choice for enhancing flavor without guilt. Just keep in mind that it does contain sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to sprinkle it sparingly.

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