Ingredient

Bbq Seasoning

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

What it is

Barbecue seasoning is a blend of spices and seasonings used to flavor foods, especially grilled or smoked meats. Common ingredients include paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and sugar, often with a smoky or sweet profile.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use barbecue seasoning to impart a savory, smoky, and often sweet flavor to a wide variety of foods. It is most frequently found in snacks like potato chips and pretzels, as well as in marinades, rubs, and sauces for meats such as chicken, pork, and beef.

Health notes

Barbecue seasoning itself is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. The health effects depend on the individual ingredients within the blend, particularly added sugars and sodium, which are often high in seasoned products. Excessive intake of sodium can contribute to high blood pressure in some individuals. JECFA has evaluated many of the common spices and flavorings used in barbecue seasoning.

Allergen info

Barbecue seasoning is not a major allergen. However, some blends may contain or be processed in facilities that handle allergens like wheat (as a carrier or anti-caking agent) or soy. Always check the product label for specific allergen information.

Products containing Bbq Seasoning

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TODAY'S KITCHEN Smoky Bourbon BBQ Cheddar Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 275kcal 16.8Protein 20.8Fat 4.0Carbs Pepsico Inc. Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Plastic Bag Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 53.6Carbs Pepsico Inc. Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips Party Size 13.25 Ounce Plastic Bag Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 53.6Carbs Pepsico Inc. Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 2.88 Ounce Plastic Bag Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 53.6Carbs Pepsico Inc. 1.87Oz Lay's Bar-B-Que Snacks 546kcal 5.7Protein 33.9Fat 54.6Carbs Frito-Lay Company Spiral Snacks, BBQ Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 3.6Protein 25Fat 64.3Carbs Frito-Lay Company Potato Chips, Barbecue Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 53.6Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Firesides, Downhome BBQ Grill Style Beans In A Savory Barbecue Sauce Seasoned With Bell Pepper, Onion & Brown Sugar, Downhome BBQ Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 115kcal 4.6Protein 0.8Fat 23.1Carbs Smokehouse Mozzarella And Cheddar Cheese, BBQ Sauce, Canadian Bacon, Italian Sausage, Bacon & Red Onion Pizzeria Style Crust Pizza, Smokehouse Topco Associates, Inc. Smokehouse Mozzarella And Cheddar Cheese, BBQ Sauce, Canadian Bacon, Italian Sausage, Bacon & Red Onion Pizzeria Style Crust Pizza, Smokehouse Pizza High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 237kcal 9.6Protein 9.6Fat 28.1Carbs Frito-Lay Company Mesquite BBQ Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Mesquite BBQ Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Frito-Lay Company Smokehouse BBQ Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Smokehouse BBQ Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Aqua Farms Crawfish, Inc. Armadillo Eggs Poultry, Chicken & Turkey High in sodium — 64% DV per serving 200kcal 15.3Protein 10.6Fat 9.4Carbs
Salt (147 products) Sugar (131 products) Spices (103 products) Paprika (90 products) Onion Powder (82 products) Garlic Powder (80 products) Citric Acid (80 products) Maltodextrin (79 products) Natural Flavors (72 products) Tomato Powder (68 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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