Spice blends
Productos Tajin S.A. de C.V. Tajin Mexican Classic Seasoning 142g
142 g
Score
- High in salt
Why it scores 79
Productos Tajin S.A. de C.V. Tajin Mexican Classic Seasoning 142g scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 47.5 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
- plus 4 points Fiber 9.2 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. 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.
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The Receipt
Tajin Mexican Classic Seasoning 142g
Ingredients
- Silicon dioxide minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 47.5 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Fiber 9.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 15.5 = 84.5 → 85 → 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 | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 9.2 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 47.5 g |
Serving: 0.25 tsp (1 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
CHILI PEPPERS, SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED LIME JUICE, SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plástico, Pet transparent
Context only: no points in v1.
Sources
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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.”
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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