Old Bay Seasoning
Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores
At a glance
Summary
This seasoning product contains a simple and clean ingredient list, primarily composed of celery salt, spices, and paprika, which are minimally processed. The absence of artificial additives, seed oils, or preservatives contributes positively to its health profile. However, due to its processing level, the score is capped, reflecting its status as a processed food.
Key ingredients 7
Celery SaltGood
Celery salt combines natural celery seed with salt, offering flavor enhancement with some nutritional benefits from the celery component.
SpicesGood
Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.
See more about Spices →Black PepperGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Black Pepper →PaprikaGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Paprika →SaltNeutral
Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.
See more about Salt →Celery SeedNeutral
Celery seed adds a distinctive flavor and contains some nutrients, but is used in small amounts, making its overall impact neutral.
See more about Celery Seed →Red PepperNeutral
Red pepper adds heat and flavor, with minimal nutritional effect, keeping its overall impact neutral.
See more about Red Pepper →Processing
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