Is Zatarain's Creole Garlic Cajun Injector Keto?
Zatarain's Creole Garlic Cajun Injector is not keto-friendly because it is a high-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, sodium benzoate, and molasses.
Too Much Carbs!
Zatarain's Creole Garlic Cajun Injector should be avoided on keto because it is very high in net carbs (20g of net carbs per 100ml serving).
It is important to limit your net carb consumption to 20g - 30g per day to stay in ketosis. You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator.
As an alternative, you may look for other marinade brands that are low in net carbs.
Contains High-Glycemic Sweeteners
Zatarain's Creole Garlic Cajun Injector contains high-glycemic sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup and molasses. These sweeteners can raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from reaching ketosis.
As an alternative, you may look for other marinade brands that use keto-friendly sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol.
You can check out our full list of best and worst sweeteners for keto here.
Contains Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a controversial additive that is included in our list of food additives to avoid for keto.
Food additives are potentially harmful to health and should be avoided as much as possible.
Most of your diet should come from minimally processed foods to achieve a healthy weight loss on keto.
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Ingredients
Water, Molasses, Spices (Including Cayenne Pepper), Corn Syrup, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic, Caramel Color, Hydrolyzed Corn & Soybean Protein, Onion, Xanthan Gum (Thickener), Sodium Benzoate (To Protect Quality), Fish (Anchovy), Tamarind, Lemon Oil & Sulfiting Agent