Ingredient

Barbecue Seasoning

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Role in food
Manufacturers use barbecue seasoning to impart a smoky, savory, and often sweet or spicy …

What it is

Barbecue seasoning is a blend of spices and flavorings designed to mimic the taste of barbecue sauce. Common ingredients include paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, sugar, and sometimes smoke flavorings. The specific combination varies widely by brand and intended flavor profile.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use barbecue seasoning to impart a smoky, savory, and often sweet or spicy flavor to a variety of foods. It is most frequently found in snack foods like potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, and seasoned nuts. It's also used in rubs for meats, marinades, and some prepared meals.

Health notes

Barbecue seasoning itself is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. The individual spices and flavorings are common food ingredients. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated many of the common components, but JECFA has not set a specific acceptable daily intake (ADI) for 'barbecue seasoning' as a whole. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels of these common spices.

Allergen info

Barbecue seasoning is not typically derived from any of the nine major allergens. However, always check the ingredient list for specific products, as some blends may contain or be manufactured in facilities that handle allergens like wheat (as a carrier) or soy.

Products containing Barbecue Seasoning

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SHURFINE Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips, Barbecue Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 53.6Carbs Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips CLANCY'S Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Conagra Brands HEALTHY CHOICE Grilled Chicken Barbeque Complete Meal, 10.5 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 104kcal 5.0Protein 1.7Fat 16.8Carbs Conagra Brands HEALTHY CHOICE Peach BBQ Chicken And Potatoes, 9.75 OZ Vegetable Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 91kcal 5.4Protein 1.3Fat 14.5Carbs Lay's, Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue Frito-Lay Company Lay's, Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 530kcal 7.1Protein 31.8Fat 56.5Carbs Frito-Lay Company Potato Chips, Barbecue Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Frito-Lay Company Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips, Barbecue Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips, Barbecue Frito-Lay Company Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips, Barbecue Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips, Barbecue Frito-Lay Company Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips, Barbecue Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Potato Chips, Barbecue Frito-Lay Company Potato Chips, Barbecue Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Frito-Lay Company Lay's, Potato Chips, Barbecue, Barbecue Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 53.6Carbs Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips, Barbecue Frito-Lay Company Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips, Barbecue Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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