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Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning, Original
Cooking & Baking
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Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning, Original

Tony Chachere's
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
340mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning, Original (8 oz) is a compact, shelf-stable spice blend built around salt, red and black pepper, garlic and a chili powder for warm heat—finished with a tiny amount of silicon dioxide to keep the powder free-flowing. In a typical American grocery store you'd find it in the spices and seasonings aisle, shelved with salts, pepper mills, Cajun and Creole blends, and grilling rubs; it’s also commonly stocked near regional specialty foods and barbecue supplies. The label leans on heritage and family-owned storytelling—50th anniversary messaging, Louisiana roots and an emphasis on tradition—rather than organic or “natural” certification; nutrition highlights (zero calories, no sugars listed) sit alongside a prominent sodium value. This product fits casual weeknight dinners, game-day and tailgate flavoring, and weekend brunches where eggs, potatoes or breakfast meats need a quick savory lift; it also shows up at seafood boils and backyard barbecues as a finishing shake. Sensory-wise the blend is a fine, free-flowing powder with a bright, garlicky aroma, peppery bite and gently smoky/chile warmth; typical use is a few shakes from a shaker-top canister into gumbo, grill marinades, roasted vegetables, fries, or scrambled eggs. Brand positioning trades on Creole authenticity, approachable heat and practicality for home cooks who want instant, consistent Southern flavor. Processing context: industrially blended and packaged with an anti-caking agent for shelf stability—essentially a convenience seasoning mix created for easy, repeatable use in home cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25
Servings per Container: 206
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium340mg15%
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,, Red, Pepper,, Black, Pepper,, Chili, Powder, (Chili, Pepper,, Spices,, Salt,, Garlic, Powder),, Dehydrated, Garlic,, Silicon, Dioxide, (Anti-Caking, Agent)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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?

This is an industrially formulated, packaged seasoning blend containing multiple ingredients and an additive (silicon dioxide) to modify texture and shelf behaviour, aligning it with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) as a manufactured convenience product.

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Common Questions about Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning, Original

Well, that really depends on your definition of healthy! Tony's seasoning is low in calories and has no added sugars or preservatives, which is a plus. However, it does contain a fair amount of sodium — 340mg per serving — so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to sprinkle it on with a lighter hand.

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