Ingredient

Taco Seasoning

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use taco seasoning to add a savory, slightly spicy flavor to foods. It …

What it is

Taco seasoning is a spice blend used to flavor Mexican-inspired dishes, particularly tacos. It typically includes chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Other spices like oregano, coriander, and cayenne pepper may also be added.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use taco seasoning to add a savory, slightly spicy flavor to foods. It is most commonly found in taco mixes, but also used in marinades, rubs for meats, and as a seasoning for snacks like chips and nuts.

Health notes

Taco seasoning is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The spices used are common food ingredients with long histories of safe consumption. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual spices for safety. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of taco seasoning.

Allergen info

Taco seasoning is not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten unless specific gluten-containing spices or anti-caking agents are added.

Products containing Taco Seasoning

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HONEST TURKEY Taco Seasoned Ground Turkey, Taco Seasoned Poultry, Chicken & Turkey High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 143kcal 17.9Protein 5.4Fat 1.8Carbs Wild Caught Shrimp Taco Mix With Veggies Red Beans & Spices, Taco Mix FREMONT FISH MARKET Wild Caught Shrimp Taco Mix With Veggies Red Beans & Spices, Taco Mix Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 64kcal 9.2Protein 0.7Fat 5.0Carbs Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc. Cracker Cuts Cheese, Habanero Cheddar Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Four Pepper Dip Dips & Salsa High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 267kcal 6.7Protein 26.7Fat 6.7Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Mexican Style Pizza, Crispy Thin Crust Pizza High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 209kcal 10.1Protein 10.1Fat 19.4Carbs MF Foods USA, LLC Premium Taco Seasoned Beef Canned Meat 111kcal 15.9Protein 3.2Fat 4.8Carbs Price Chopper Supermarkets Cheddar Cheese, Hot Habanero Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Restaurant Style Lasagna, Mexican Style Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 190kcal 10.0Protein 10.8Fat 16.0Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundys Fresh Dips & Salsa High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 250kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 10.7Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Grilled Southwest Chick'N Veggie Burger, Grilled Southwest Chick'N Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 115kcal 7.9Protein 3.1Fat 14.1Carbs Borden, Inc. Borden, Taco Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 32.1Fat 7.1Carbs RB. Confections, Lc. Dierbergs, Party Mix Other Snacks 500kcal 13.3Protein 26.7Fat 56.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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