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Spice World Squeeze Easy Onion
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Spice World Squeeze Easy Onion

Spice World
9.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
5mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Spice World Squeeze Easy Onion is a small, 9.5‑ounce plastic squeeze bottle of prepped onion intended as a quick, no‑knife option for home cooks. You’ll most often find it in the condiment aisle near jarred minced garlic, bottled relishes, salsas and sandwich spreads; in some supermarkets it’s also shelved in the refrigerated prepared‑foods or produce convenience section beside pre‑chopped vegetables. It’s the kind of product shoppers reach for on busy weeknights, at cookouts and game‑day gatherings when they want onion flavor without the chopping or tears. Brand positioning leans on convenience and time savings — a familiar pantry staple for parents, apartment dwellers and anyone short on prep time — with marketing cues that emphasize “squeeze” ease and home cooking utility rather than gourmet authenticity. The label features modest health‑style cues like “natural flavors” and mentions preservatives “to preserve freshness,” but it does not carry organic certification or child‑focused graphics; the look is practical and utilitarian rather than playful. Processing context: this is a prepared, shelf‑stable condiment containing added thickeners, preservatives, and flavorings. Sensory details: the product pours as a thin, slightly viscous pale onion purée with a muted, sweet‑onion aroma and less bite than raw onion; xanthan gum gives a smooth mouthfeel rather than crispness. The ritual is simple — a squeeze directly onto burgers, hot dogs, tacos, salads or into dressings and dips — offering speedy seasoning and cleanup avoidance. It slots into American grocery culture as a small convenience hack: not a gourmet shortcut but a pragmatic one.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tsp
Servings per Container: 54
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
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

Water,, Onion,, Citric, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum,, Natural, Flavors,, Sodium, Benzoate, (to, Preserve, Freshness), and, Sodium, Metabisulfite, (to, Preserve, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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?

Contains industrial additives (xanthan gum, natural flavors) and chemical preservatives (sodium benzoate, sodium metabisulfite) and is a formulated, packaged condiment rather than a single whole food, so it fits the ultra‑processed category.

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Common Questions about Spice World Squeeze Easy Onion

Healthy is a bit of a buzzword, isn't it? Squeeze Easy Onion is low in calories and sugar, making it a decent choice for adding flavor without packing on the calories. However, it's not necessarily a substitute for whole onions, which offer more nutrients and fiber. So, think of it as a convenient flavor booster rather than a health food.

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