Old El Paso

Original Barbecue Fajita Seasoning

Barcode 8410076491831

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Yes — Original Barbecue Fajita Seasoning is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavoring and flavor-enhancing ingredients: aromas (flavorings), smoke aroma, hydrolyzed soy protein, and yeast extract. These ingredients are extracted or industrially formulated to provide flavor intensity. Natural caramel coloring is also an industrial color additive. The remaining ingredients, including sugar, dehydrated vegetables, spices, citric acid, and acidity regulator, do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

dehydrated vegetables (onion, garlic)

Dried form of vegetables (onion and garlic) used for shelf-stable flavoring.
UPF

aromas

A flavoring agent or blend used to impart scent or taste to foods; often a mixture of natural and/or artificial compounds.
UPF

smoke aroma

A flavoring used to create a smoky taste or aroma in foods, typically a flavoring extract or compound blend.
UPF

hydrolyzed soy protein

A hydrolyzed protein derived from soy, used as a flavor enhancer and/or texturizer in foods.
UPF

spices

A mixed blend of dried flavoring agents used to season foods, including individual spices (black pepper, cayenne pepper, ginger) and additives such as acidity regulators, citric acid, yeast extract, and caramel coloring for color and flavor enhancement.

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Common questions about Original Barbecue Fajita Seasoning

Is Original Barbecue Fajita Seasoning ultra-processed?

Yes — Original Barbecue Fajita Seasoning by Old El Paso is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains industrial flavoring and flavor-enhancing ingredients: aromas (flavorings), smoke aroma, hydrolyzed soy protein, and yeast extract. These ingredients are extracted or industrially formulated to provide flavor intensity. Natural caramel coloring is also an industrial color additive. The remaining ingredients, including sugar, dehydrated vegetables, spices, citric acid, and acidity regulator, do not independently make the product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Original Barbecue Fajita Seasoning are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Original Barbecue Fajita Seasoning as ultra-processed markers: aromas, smoke aroma, hydrolyzed soy protein, spices. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.