Spices
Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning
1 g
Score
- High in salt
Why it scores 79
Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 87.5 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Calcium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. Strong
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better seasoning mixes and rubs
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Original all-purpose salt free seasoning Mccormick & Co. Inc. Less salt · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
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All-Purpose Seasoning, Salt-Free, Organic Frontier Co-Op · 2.5 oz/70 g Less salt · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Adobo All Purpose Seasoning
Ingredients
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 87.5 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 19.5 = 80.5 → 81 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 87.5 g |
Serving: 1g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
SALT, GRANULATED GARLIC, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (PREVENT CAKING),OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER, TURMERIC.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Goya
Sources
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov