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McCormick Perfect Pinch Salad Supreme Seasoning
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McCormick Perfect Pinch Salad Supreme Seasoning

McCormick
4.34 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
55mg
Sodium
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

McCormick Perfect Pinch Salad Supreme Seasoning is a shelf-stable blend you’d find in the spice and seasoning aisle, often stocked near other McCormick shakers, salad toppings and grated cheese-style seasonings. The 4.34 oz flip-top plastic bottle makes it feel like a pantry staple for busy cooks who want a quick flavor lift. It’s marketed for tossed salads, pasta salads, vegetables and proteins, but also shown as an 'everything' shaker for avocado toast, deviled eggs and grilled chicken, positioning it as a versatile convenience product for everyday meals and casual entertaining. The brand leans on familiarity and reliability — McCormick’s heritage in spices gives it a mainstream, family-friendly cultural association aimed at shoppers seeking easy, flavorful solutions rather than gourmet experimentation. Label styling emphasizes simple calls-to-action and a health-leaning line like 'no MSG added*' and 'made with McCormick spices', but there is no organic certification or explicit child-targeted branding. The ingredient list includes cheese powders, seeds, salt, sunflower oil, anti-caking silicon dioxide and natural flavors; in plain terms it’s a manufactured spice blend rather than a single whole ingredient. Sensory notes: a dry, granular mix with visible sesame and poppy seeds and a fine cheesy powder that flakes when shaken; it adds a savory, slightly tangy, and slightly nutty crunch to salads. Typical use is a habitual shake-and-sprinkle ritual from the counter or fridge door, quick and tidy thanks to the flip-top dispensing. It fits American grocery culture as an approachable, time-saving seasoning for both weekday dinners and casual gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 tsp
Servings per Container: 205
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium55mg2%
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

Spices, (Including, Paprika,, Poppy, Seed,, Celery, Seed,, Black, Pepper,, Red, Pepper),, Romano, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Salt,, Sesame, Seed,, Whey,, Garlic,, Silicon, Dioxide, (to, Make, Free, Flowing),, Sunflower, Oil,, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Nonfat, Milk, Solids,, Lactose,, Natural, Flavor,, Buttermilk, Powder, &, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes)..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

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 seasoning mix containing cheese powders, anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide), natural flavors and added oils and salts, which places it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about McCormick Perfect Pinch Salad Supreme Seasoning

The Salad Supreme seasoning can definitely add some flavor to your dishes, but whether it's 'healthy' really depends on your personal dietary needs. It has zero calories per serving, but keep in mind it does contain sodium—55mg per 0.25 tsp—which can add up if you sprinkle it generously. Think of it as a flavorful boost rather than a health food.

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