Ingredient

Rub

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Role in food
Rub is used to enhance the taste and aroma of foods, especially during grilling, …

What it is

A rub is a mixture of dry spices, herbs, and seasonings. It is applied to food, typically meat, before cooking to add flavor and sometimes to tenderize it. Rubs can be homemade or commercially produced.

Why it's used

Rub is used to enhance the taste and aroma of foods, especially during grilling, smoking, or roasting. Manufacturers add it to a variety of products like seasoned meats, snacks, and marinades. It is a key component in barbecue and seasoned meat products.

Health notes

Rub ingredients vary widely, and their health implications depend on the specific components. Many common rub ingredients like salt, sugar, and spices have been evaluated by regulatory bodies. For example, salt and sugar are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. JECFA has evaluated many individual spices and herbs. Excessive intake of sodium from salt, a common rub ingredient, is linked to high blood pressure by health organizations.

Allergen info

Rub ingredients can vary. Some rubs may contain allergens like mustard or celery. Always check the ingredient list for specific allergen information. Not a major allergen unless specific allergenic ingredients are listed.

Products containing Rub

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Completely Fresh Foods, Inc Bacon & Cheddar Cheese Beef Patties Frozen Patties and Burgers High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 278kcal 13.2Protein 20.5Fat 9.9Carbs Be'F Tips Sauce, Be'F Tips Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Be'F Tips Sauce, Be'F Tips Vegetarian Frozen Meats 165kcal 16.5Protein 7.1Fat 8.2Carbs Iltaco Foods Inc Pulled Pork BBQ Puff Snack, The Original Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 241kcal 8.2Protein 7.1Fat 34.7Carbs Chiu Hop Company Korean BBQ Flavored Wings, Korean BBQ Cooked & Prepared High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 204kcal 15.9Protein 13.3Fat 5.3Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Seasoned All White Meat Pulled Rotisserie Chicken, White Meat Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 120kcal 22Protein 2.5Fat 1Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Be'F & Broccoli Ultimate Plant-Based Bowls, Be'F & Broccoli Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 118kcal 7.1Protein 2.4Fat 16.5Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Garlic Flavored Fully-Cooked Rotisserie Chicken, Garlic Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 286kcal 25Protein 20.2Fat 2.4Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Lemon Pepper Flavored Fully-Cooked Rotisserie Chicken, Lemon Pepper Other Deli High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 286kcal 25Protein 20.2Fat 1.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Buttery Garlic Flavored Fully Cooked Rotisserie Chicken, Buttery Garlic Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 238kcal 20.2Protein 15.5Fat 2.4Carbs H E Butt Grocery Company Barbacoa Seasoned Beef Cheek Meat, Barbacoa Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 271kcal 16.5Protein 22.4Fat 0Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Be'F & Vegetable Plant-Based Soup, Be'F & Vegetable Canned Soup High in sodium — 49% DV per serving 54kcal 3.5Protein 1.4Fat 6.3Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Lightly Seasoned Plant-Based Chick'N Scallopini, Lightly Seasoned Vegetarian Frozen Meats 141kcal 15.5Protein 5.6Fat 5.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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