Condiments & seasonings · Product label guide
Spices & seasonings: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare single spices and seasoning blends by ingredient list, added salt, sugar, and anti-caking agents.
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Our picks for spices & seasonings
Top of the shelfPure Indian Foods Dried Edible Rose Petals, Certified Organic, Pure Indian Foods Kokum, Black Dried, Certified Organic, and Pure Indian Foods Sacha Inchi Seeds (Roasted, Unsalted), Certified Organic each score 100/100. 53 products tie at 100; these 3 have the shortest labels. Use Compare by in the table to separate the rest.
Also strongSimply Organic Paprika, Ground (100), Spicely Organics Organic Ground Ceylon Cinnamon (100), and Tierra Farm Organic Allspice (100).
Clear noMeat Church Lemon Pepper Seasoning (lists seed oils), Old El Paso Original Taco Seasoning Mix (lists seed oils), Burlap & Barrel Cinnamon Cardamom & Ginger Spiced Sprinkles (lists seed oils), plus 9 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 106 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 133 of 239 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Salt Cured Toasted Black Sesame Seeds (Black Sesame Seeds* and Sea Salt), Toasted White Sesame Seeds*, Ground White Sesame Seeds*, Green Nori Flakes. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “ORGANIC SPRINKLING FURIKAKE, GREEN NORI SEAWEED 2.5 OZ”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Salt Cured Toasted Black Sesame Seeds*(Black Sesame Seeds* and Sea Salt), Toasted White Sesame Seeds*, Ground White Sesame Seeds*, Dried Umeboshi Flakes*(Ume Plums*, Shiso leaves*, and SeaSalt), Dried Shiso Flakes (Shiso Leaves* and Sea Salt), Green Nori Flakes, Sea Salt. *=ORGANIC INGREDIENTS Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “ORGANIC SPRINKLING FURIKAKE, UMEBOSHI 2.4 OZ”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Toasted White Sesame Seeds*, Salt Cured Toasted Black Sesame Seeds (Black Sesame Seeds* and Sea Salt), GroundWhite Sesame Seeds*, Dried Yuzu Citrus Zests*, Green Nori Flakes, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “ORGANIC SPRINKLING FURIKAKE, YUZU 2.2 OZ”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Allspice., Country of Origin, India Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Allspice Whole, Certified Organic - 1.5 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coriander*, Ceylon Cinnamon*, Fennel*, Caraway*, Cumin*, Cloves*, Kashmiri Chili*, Black Pepper*, Garlic*, Cardamom*, Star Anise*, Ginger*, Mace*, Black Cardamom*, Nutmeg*, Indian Bay Leaf*. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Biryani Masala Seasoning, Certified Organic - 2.2 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)., Country of Origin, India Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Cardamom Green, Certified Organic”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Cumin, Organic Coriander, Organic Fennel. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “CCF Tea Spice Mix (Cumin, Coriander, Fennel), Certified Organic - 8 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Dried Edible Rose Petals* Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Dried Edible Rose Petals, Certified Organic”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Fenugreek Leaves, Country of Origin, India Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Fenugreek Leaves (Kasoori Methi), Certified Organic - 1.3 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Galangal (Alpinia galangal) ., Country of Origin, India Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Galangal Dried Slices, Certified Organic - 3 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Cumin*, Coriander*, Fenugreek*, Turmeric*, Cardamom*, Cinnamon*, Black Pepper*, Clove*. *Organic Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Kapha Churna, Certified Organic - 2.2 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Kokum ( Garcinia indica). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Kokum, Black Dried, Certified Organic - 5 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Lemongrass., Country of Origin, India Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Lemongrass, Cut & Dried, Certified Organic - 1.5 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coriander*, cumin*, fennel*, cardamom*, ajwain*, cinnamon*, turmeric*, and Himalayan pink salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Pitta Churna, Certified Organic - 2.2 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Red Chili (Khadi Mirch), Country of Origin, India Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Red Stick Chilly (Whole) 7 oz, Certified Organic”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Pistachio*, rose petal*, cardamom*, saffron*. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Royal Garnish Blend, Certified Organic - 35g”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Sacha Inchi Seeds Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Sacha Inchi Seeds (Roasted, Unsalted), Certified Organic - 11 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients *Coriander, *Red Chilly (27%), *Bengal Gram, *Turmeric powder, *Fenugreek, *Rice, Salt, *Black pepper. *Organic Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-11 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Sambar Powder, Certified Organic - 3.5 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-11 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Black Sesame Seed, Country of Origin, India Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Sesame Seeds Black, Certified Organic - 8 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Star Anise, Country of Origin, India Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Star Anise Whole, Certified Organic - 0.8 oz”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Condiments & seasonings
Choosing spices & seasonings: what to check before you buy
Distinguish a single spice from a seasoning blend or seasoned salt. Check the first ingredients and any added salt or sugar, then choose whole or ground according to how you plan to cook.
Compare price per ounce and buy a quantity you will use while the flavor is fresh. If you are assessing a testing claim, look for a report that names the product, batch and substances tested rather than a general promise.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 239 products from 39 brands on the spices & seasonings shelf. 133 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (56%), which is what lets us score them. The other 106 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 133 scored labels, 121 (91%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is seed oils, listed on 12 labels. 56 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 63 to 100, and the typical label lists 5 ingredients.
What to compare
- Spice or blend
- Distinguish a single spice, seasoning blend and seasoned salt.
- Salt and sugar
- Read where salt and sugar appear in the exact blend.
- Whole or ground
- Choose the form you will use and compare price per ounce.
- Testing detail
- Check the named product, batch and substances covered by a testing report.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring spices & seasonings products on current labels. 53 products tie at 100, so we put the shortest ingredient lists first; Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Pure Indian Foods Dried Edible Rose Petals, Certified Organic 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Dried Edible Rose Petals*”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourcePure Indian Foods Kokum, Black Dried, Certified Organic 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Kokum ( Garcinia indica).”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourcePure Indian Foods Sacha Inchi Seeds (Roasted, Unsalted), Certified Organic 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Sacha Inchi Seeds”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceSimply Organic Paprika, Ground 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Paprika.”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceSpicely Organics Organic Ground Ceylon Cinnamon 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Cinnamon Ground Ceylon”
Buy on Amazon ↗Maker’s label sourceTierra Farm Organic Allspice 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Allspice”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Meat Church Lemon Pepper Seasoning lists seed oils (63/100)
- Old El Paso Original Taco Seasoning Mix lists seed oils (63/100)
- Burlap & Barrel Cinnamon Cardamom & Ginger Spiced Sprinkles lists seed oils (63/100)
The 106 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- Lead in food, foodwares, and dietary supplements U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Clean, safe spices American Spice Trade Association
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Organic labeling and what the USDA Organic seal means USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
An ingredient check is not a nutrition, contaminant, allergy or safety assessment. How we verify labels →