Ingredient

Cajun Style Seasoning

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use Cajun seasoning to add a savory, spicy, and aromatic flavor to foods. …

What it is

Cajun style seasoning is a spice blend that originated in Louisiana. It typically includes paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and oregano, though ingredients can vary.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Cajun seasoning to add a savory, spicy, and aromatic flavor to foods. It is commonly found in snacks like popcorn and peanuts, as well as in rice dishes, meats, and vegetables.

Health notes

Cajun seasoning is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. It is composed of common spices, and no specific health concerns are associated with its typical use in food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual spices used in the blend.

Allergen info

Cajun seasoning is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless specific gluten-containing spices or anti-caking agents are added.

Products containing Cajun Style Seasoning

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Ahold USA, Inc. Thai Inspired Coconut Curry Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 600kcal 16.7Protein 43.3Fat 33.3Carbs Raley's Jambalaya Style Rice Kit, Jambalaya Style Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 150kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 31.7Carbs Sweet & Spicy A Blend Of Butter Toffee Peanuts, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Hot Cajun Style Corn Sticks, Honey Sesame Sticks, And Buffalo Style Hot Peanuts Snack Mix, Sweet & Spicy Giant Eagle, Inc. Sweet & Spicy A Blend Of Butter Toffee Peanuts, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Hot Cajun Style Corn Sticks, Honey Sesame Sticks, And Buffalo Style Hot Peanuts Snack Mix, Sweet & Spicy Other Snacks 500kcal 13.3Protein 33.3Fat 46.7Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Cajun Style Spicy Peanuts, Cajun Style Corn Sticks, Spicy Sesame Sticks & Cajun Style Corn Nuggets Trail Mix, Cajun Style Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 552kcal 17.2Protein 37.9Fat 37.9Carbs Sweet & Savory Honey Roasted Peanuts, Butter Toffee Peanuts, Cajun Style Corn Sticks, Peanuts, Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks & Almonds Trail Mix, Sweet & Savory Giant Eagle, Inc. Sweet & Savory Honey Roasted Peanuts, Butter Toffee Peanuts, Cajun Style Corn Sticks, Peanuts, Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks & Almonds Trail Mix, Sweet & Savory Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 533kcal 13.3Protein 36.7Fat 43.3Carbs Blackened Chicken Alfredo Blackened Chicken Tossed In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Blackened Chicken Alfredo Roth Industries, LLC Blackened Chicken Alfredo Blackened Chicken Tossed In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Blackened Chicken Alfredo Other Deli 179kcal 11.4Protein 12.9Fat 4.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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