Ingredient

Crab Seasoning

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add crab seasoning primarily to enhance the flavor of food, particularly seafood dishes. …

What it is

Crab seasoning is a pre-mixed blend of spices and herbs designed to impart a savory, often spicy, and aromatic flavor. Common ingredients typically include celery salt, paprika, black pepper, red pepper, and other spices. It is created by combining various ground spices.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add crab seasoning primarily to enhance the flavor of food, particularly seafood dishes. It is also used in snack foods like nuts and chips, and in prepared foods such as deli salads, pickles, and relishes, to provide a distinctive savory and piquant taste.

Health notes

As a blend of common spices, crab seasoning is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when its individual components are used in accordance with good manufacturing practices. No specific regulatory status or acceptable daily intake (ADI) is set for the blend itself by bodies like JECFA or EFSA. The main health consideration for spice blends is often their sodium content, particularly from ingredients like celery salt.

Allergen info

The spices and herbs typically found in crab seasoning are not considered major allergens. Despite the name, crab seasoning usually provides a crab-like flavor profile and does not contain actual crab or other shellfish. However, some blends may be processed on equipment that also handles major allergens; consumers should check product labels for specific allergen declarations.

Products containing Crab Seasoning

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Matlaws Food Products Inc Crab Tasties Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 106kcal 7.1Protein 1.2Fat 17.6Carbs Wye River, Inc. Wye River, Crab Seasoned Gourmet Peanuts, Crab Seasoned Gourmet Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 571kcal 21.4Protein 50Fat 17.9Carbs Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC Wholey, Premium Stuffed Shrimp Frozen Fish & Seafood 193kcal 10.5Protein 4.4Fat 26.3Carbs The Moran Group Incorporated Crab Meat Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 106kcal 7.1Protein 1.2Fat 17.6Carbs Chincoteague Seafood Co., Inc. Vegetable Red Crab Soup Canned Soup High in sodium — 38% DV per serving 38kcal 2.1Protein 1.0Fat 5Carbs Seafood America LLC Extra Large Stuffed Shrimp Made With Real Crabmeat Frozen Fish & Seafood 193kcal 10.5Protein 4.4Fat 26.3Carbs

Morski Brands, Inc. Alaskan Krab & Shrimp Salad, Alaskan Krab & Shrimp Deli Salads High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 330kcal 7Protein 30Fat 8Carbs Morski Brands, Inc. Heat & Eat Krab Dip Deli Salads 286kcal 7.1Protein 25Fat —Carbs Morski Brands, Inc. Alaskan Krab Salad, Alaskan Krab Deli Salads High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 330kcal 5Protein —Fat 8Carbs Morski Brands, Inc. Cajun Krab Salad, Cajun Krab Deli Salads 179kcal 3.6Protein 16.1Fat 10.7Carbs Lakeview Farms, LLC Chesapeake Style Crab Spread, Crab Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 321kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 7.1Carbs Lakeview Farms, LLC Chesapeake Style Crab Spread, Crab Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 321kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 7.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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