Ingredient

Southwest Seasoning

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Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use southwest seasoning to add a savory, slightly spicy, and complex flavor profile …

What is Southwest Seasoning?

Southwest seasoning is a blend of spices and herbs designed to evoke the flavors of Southwestern U.S. cuisine. Common ingredients include chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and sometimes cayenne pepper or other chili peppers.

Is Southwest Seasoning gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten unless specific gluten-containing ingredients are added to the blend, which is uncommon.

Is Southwest Seasoning a major allergen?

Southwest seasoning is not typically derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is Southwest Seasoning used for?

Manufacturers use southwest seasoning to add a savory, slightly spicy, and complex flavor profile to a variety of foods.

Is Southwest Seasoning safe?

Southwest seasoning is a blend of common food ingredients, most of which are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use southwest seasoning to add a savory, slightly spicy, and complex flavor profile to a variety of foods. It is frequently found in snack foods, prepared meals, sauces, marinades, and spice rubs.

Health notes

Southwest seasoning is a blend of common food ingredients, most of which are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients. The FDA has not established specific regulations for 'southwest seasoning' as a whole, but rather for its individual components. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual spices and herbs within this blend, generally finding them safe for consumption at typical dietary levels. No significant health concerns are associated with the consumption of these spices at normal levels.

Allergen info

Southwest seasoning is not typically derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless specific gluten-containing ingredients are added to the blend, which is uncommon.

Foods that contain Southwest Seasoning

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Southwest Style Topped With Spicy Taco Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses, Peppers & Onions Thin Crust Pizza, Southwest Style Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Southwest Style Topped With Spicy Taco Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheeses, Peppers & Onions Thin Crust Pizza, Southwest Style Pizza High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 187kcal 10.1Protein 7.9Fat 19.4Carbs Fajita Chicken Made With Chicken, Southwest Seasoning, Green Peppers, Red Peppers And Onion Artisan Thin Crust Pizza, Fajita Chicken Topco Associates, Inc. Fajita Chicken Made With Chicken, Southwest Seasoning, Green Peppers, Red Peppers And Onion Artisan Thin Crust Pizza, Fajita Chicken Pizza High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 206kcal 9.6Protein 9.6Fat 20.6Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Thin Crust Pizza, Southwest Style Pizza High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 209kcal 10.8Protein 7.2Fat 25.2Carbs Hodgson Mill Inc Sorghum Quinoa & Brown Rice Flavored Rice Dishes 357kcal 9.5Protein 3.6Fat 73.8Carbs Gabriel Investment Holdings, LLC Southwestern Spicy Chicken, Medium Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 206kcal 10Protein 6.5Fat 27.1Carbs Joyce & YH, LLC Site 300 Nuclear Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Southern Style Thin Crust Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 206kcal 9.9Protein 7.1Fat 26.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Sausage With Chipotle & Monterey Jack Cheese, Hardwood Smoked Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 518kcal 26.8Protein 42.9Fat 7.1Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Southwestern-Style Chicken Egg Rolls Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 195kcal 8.0Protein 6.2Fat 26.6Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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