Is Adobo Gluten-Free?

Is Adobo Gluten-Free?

Yes, Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning by Goya Foods is gluten free. It’s not officially labeled that way, but, a quick gander over their simple ingredients list shows that it’s free of wheat, gluten and other grains. There are several varieties and all of them are gluten-free:

• Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning
• Adobo with Pepper
• Adobo without Pepper
• Adobo with Bitter Orange
• Adobo with Cumin
• Adobo Hot
• Adobo Seasoning Light without Pepper (50% Less Sodium)
• Adobo Seasoning Light (50% Less Sodium)
• Adobo with Coriander and Annatto
• Adobo with Lemon and Pepper
• Adobo with Saffron

About Adobo by Goya Foods

For the last 85 years, Goya Foods prides itself on celebrating culinary traditions while supplying a taste of Latin America all over the world. They’ve become a trusted and beloved American brand that prides itself on being a family-owned community of passionate people. Every product they provide is simple, easy to understand and contain natural ingredients.

Goya’s Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning is the perfect blend of spices and seasonings for any type of Latin cooking. It gives a burst of flavor to meats, fish, vegetables and poultry. A little shake brings zest into your kitchen. It’s perfect for carne asada, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, refried beans, arroz con gandules and pollo y arroz.

Ingredients

The ingredients found in Adobo All-Purpose Seasonings are pretty simple, easy to read and there are no hidden, unnamed flavors. There are two common types: original and without pepper. They have a few specialty versions that include extra spices and additional seasonings for specific dishes.

The following ingredients are in almost every kind of Adobo blend:

• Salt
• Black pepper
• Granulated Garlic
• Oregano
• Turmeric
• Tricalcium Phosphate

Additional Ingredients Found in Other Varieties

The following ingredients accompany the various types they’re in.

• Annatto – Adobo with Coriander and Annatto, Adobo with Lemon and Pepper and Adobo with Saffron
• Artificial Colors (yellow no. 5 and yellow no. 6) – Adobo with Bitter Orange
• Bitter Orange Flavor – Adobo with Bitter Orange
• Chile Pepper – Adobo Hot
• Citric Acid – Adobo with Bitter Orange and Adobo with Lemon and Pepper
• Coriander – Adobo with Coriander and Annatto
• Cumin – Adobo with Cumin
• Potassium Chloride – Adobo without Pepper and Adobo with Pepper
• Saffron – Adobo with Saffron
• Tropical Lemon Flavor – Adobo with Lemon and Pepper

Nutritional Information

The following nutrition facts are for regular Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning. Other varieties do have higher calcium and sodium counts. It’s advisable to read the label of the particular type of Adobo for more detailed nutritional information.