Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Spice Classics, Basil Leaves
Cooking & Baking
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Spice Classics, Basil Leaves

Spice Classics®
2.87 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
55mg
Sodium
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Spice Classics® Chili Powder (2.87 oz) is the kind of pantry staple you spot on the spice aisle between taco shells, cumin, and the salsas — a compact, branded jar of ready-to-use ground spice designed for everyday American cooking. Merchandised near other Mexican and Southwestern seasonings, it’s an easy grab for shoppers building a taco night kit or topping a slow-simmered pot of chili. The brand leans practical and approachable: messaging centers on consistent sourcing, convenience, and bright color rather than gourmet provenance or organic certification. There are no kid-focused graphics; instead the label leans into utility (clear product name, suggested uses) and a mild “natural spice” tone but does not claim organic certification. In plain terms, the product is a ground spice blend — harvested peppers and aromatics ground, blended with salt and a tiny amount of silicon dioxide to keep the powder free-flowing — so it’s processed for shelf stability and ease of use. Sensory cues are straightforward: a fine, dry red powder with an earthy, warm aroma and a touch of garlic and salt; a pinch dissolves quickly into oil or liquid and colors sauces a bright red. Packaging is a small retail shaker-style jar suited to everyday cooking rituals: measure with a spoon, sprinkle from the top, or mix into a rub. Culturally, it targets busy home cooks, budget-minded families, and anyone chasing quick Southwestern, Mexican, or comfort-food flavors without grinding whole spices, making it a quietly dependable workhorse in American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 162
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

Chili, Pepper,, Salt,, Spices,, Silicon, Dioxide, (Added, to, Make, Free, Flowing),, and, Garlic..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a packaged spice blend containing ground spices plus added salt and an anti‑caking agent; it has been processed and formulated for shelf stability and convenience but does not contain the industrial ingredients typical of ultra‑processed foods.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Spice Classics, Basil Leaves

Well, it depends on what you mean by healthy! Spice Classics Basil Leaves are a great way to add flavor without adding any calories, sugar, or unhealthy fats. They’re a wonderful addition to a balanced diet, especially if you're looking to enhance your meals with herbs instead of heavy sauces.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

convenientpracticalcomforting
$NaN
per package