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Pam Cooking Spray, For Grilling
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Pam Cooking Spray, For Grilling

PAM
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

PAM Cooking Spray, For Grilling is a small aerosol can you’d spot on a middle grocery aisle near cooking oils, nonstick sprays, marinades and grilling accessories — often shelved beside vegetable oils and barbecue sauces. It’s pitched to people who want quick, no-fuss grilling: backyard hosts, busy families flipping burgers, or anyone who wants a thin, even layer of oil without dragging out a bottle and brush. The brand leans on practical, American cooking culture: legacy mass-market positioning, familiar in pantries and picnic coolers, marketed around convenience and ‘fat-free’ cooking rather than artisanal or organic cues. The label carries health-halo claims like “No artificial flavors, preservatives, colors” and “For fat free cooking,” plus SmartLabel and recycling guidance, but it has no organic or whole-food certification. In plain terms it’s an industrially formulated spray — canola oil combined with emulsifiers and a propellant to deliver a fine mist — designed for high heat grilling and broiling. Sensory experience is subtle: a near‑invisible oil film, minimal aroma, and a quick mist from a small aerosol nozzle; it changes the ritual of cooking by replacing brushing or oiling with a single short spray before searing steaks, burgers or vegetables. Packaging is lightweight and designed for one-handed use at the grill. The product’s story in American grocery culture is about streamlined weekend barbecues and efficient weeknight cooking — not culinary craftsmanship — offering a tidy, dependable tool for getting food to the grate without sticking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33
Servings per Container: 473
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
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

Canola, Oil*,, Phosphated, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, Water., Also, contains propellant, to, dispense, spray. *Adds, a, trivial, amount, of, fat.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Phosphated Mono- and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains industrial ingredients (phosphated mono‑ and diglycerides) and a propellant and is manufactured as an aerosol convenience product, which fits the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pam Cooking Spray, For Grilling

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, but Pam Cooking Spray is low in calories and fat, which can be a plus for those looking to cut back on heavy oils. However, it’s important to consider what you’re using it for. If you're grilling veggies or lean meats, this spray can help reduce sticking without adding significant calories, but balance it with whole, nutrient-dense foods.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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