Product profile · Salt, herb and spice seasoning blend with activated charcoal · Updated 2026-10-23
Cuso's Dirt Seasoning
A dark all-purpose seasoning built from salt, brown sugar, garlic, onion, paprika, chile, pepper, rosemary, thyme and coconut activated charcoal. The photographed 5 oz jar has UPC 196852154418; the nearby $9.99 shelf tag prints a different identifier, so its package-specific shelf price remains unconfirmed.
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The product at a glance
- Brand
- Cuso's
- Category
- Salt, herb and spice seasoning blend with activated charcoal
- Net weight
- 142 g / 5 oz
- UPC
- 196852154418
- Origin / packing information
- Made in the USA — package statement; exact blending and packing location not established
- Cooking test
- Not yet recorded
Price not established
Photographed store — not yet confirmed · The tag shows $9.99 and $31.97/lb for RD CUSOS DIRT SEASONING 5 OZ, but its printed identifier does not match the jar UPC. No package-specific checkout price is inferred.
Who is behind the product?
Cuso's is a seasoning brand whose official FAQ names Cody and Jack as the two friends behind the family company; that wording does not by itself establish legal founders. Its own timeline dates Chef Cuso to 2015, the Cuso's brand to 2019 and seasonings to 2021. The photographed jar names Cuso Cuts, LLC in Lincoln, California as distributor; the physical maker and packing facility are not established. Read the brand profile.
| Brand | Cuso'sBrand name printed on the jar and used by the official website. Original evidence retained privately |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Cuso Cuts, LLC, Lincoln, CaliforniaPackage wording says distributed by; it does not establish the physical manufacturer or packing plant. Original evidence retained privately |
| Manufacturing / packing | Not establishedMade in the USA is a country statement, not a facility trace. Original evidence retained privately |
| Ingredient suppliers | Not establishedNo salt source or other ingredient supplier is identified. Original evidence retained privately |
| Photographed retailer | Not yet confirmedStore name, branch, capture date and amount paid were not supplied. Photo / owner evidence |
Ingredients, origin & label information
Salt, Sugar Brownulated (Brown), Minced Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Paprika, Chili Powder, Black Pepper, Rosemary, Thyme, Activated Charcoal (Coconut).
Transcribed verbatim and in order from the original photographed jar, including the unusual printed phrase “Sugar Brownulated (Brown).” The official product page lists the same formula. Original source photographs remain private evidence; the public hero is an AI-cleaned presentation image. Original evidence retained privately
The package names Cuso Cuts, LLC in Lincoln, California as distributor and says Made in the USA. Neither statement identifies the physical maker, packing facility, salt source or individual ingredient origins.
| Serving size | 1/4 tsp (1.0 g); 142 servings per container.Original evidence retained privately |
|---|---|
| Nutrition per serving | Calories 0; total fat 0 g; saturated fat 0 g; trans fat 0 g; cholesterol 0 mg; sodium 110 mg (5% DV); total carbohydrate 0 g; dietary fiber 0 g; total sugars 0 g including 0 g added sugars; protein 0 g; vitamin D 0 mcg, calcium 0 mg, iron 0.1 mg and potassium 10 mg.Original evidence retained privately |
| Gluten wording | The package says Gluten Free. The brand FAQ says its products are made without gluten-containing ingredients but are not made in a certified gluten-free facility and cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.Brand source |
| Sugar wording discrepancy | The photographed label and official product page list brown sugar. The current brand FAQ separately groups Dirt among savory seasonings described as having no added sugar. The label formula is retained and the conflict is left open.Brand source |
| Other package statements | Low Sodium, Family Owned, Made in the USA, All-Natural Seasoning and no fillers, additives or seed oils are label statements, not independent Gaucho verification.Original evidence retained privately |
| Barcode and shelf discrepancy | Jar UPC: 196852154418. Shelf tag identifier: 019685215441. The digits differ and the tag is not treated as a confirmed match.Photo / owner evidence |
| Dates and lot | 10/02/25 is printed on the shelf tag and is not treated as the photo date, purchase date or product date. No jar lot or best-by code was established.Photo / owner evidence |
Prices & where to buy
| Seller / evidence | Price | Date / basis |
|---|---|---|
| Photographed store — not yet confirmedNearby shelf observation with identifier mismatch | Not established | Recorded 2026-10-23; observation date unknownThe tag shows $9.99 and $31.97/lb for RD CUSOS DIRT SEASONING 5 OZ, but its printed identifier does not match the jar UPC. No package-specific checkout price is inferred. Photo / owner evidence |
| Cuso's official online storeOfficial website observation — Regular 5 oz | $9.99$7.04 / 100 g, calculated | Observed 2026-10-23The official product page listed the Regular 5 oz size at $9.99 when checked. Shipping, tax and later prices can differ. Brand source |
These observations concern the 142 g package. They are not current offers or a ranking; shipping, tax, seller and timing can differ.
Official Dirt Seasoning product page · Official store locator
Cooking with it
The package suggests steaks, vegetables and scrambled eggs. The official page also suggests chicken and fish. These are maker suggestions, not Gaucho cooking results.
Our kitchen notes
No tasting or cooking test recorded. The activated charcoal changes the blend's appearance; no health or functional benefit is claimed here.
The photographed package
The clean front image is a presentation derivative. The shelf tag is a deterministic crop. Package facts were read from four original photographs retained privately; generated imagery is not used as documentary evidence.
Still to establish
- Which store and branch were photographed, and what amount was actually paid?
- Why does the shelf tag identifier differ from the jar UPC?
- Where is this jar blended and packed, and who supplies its salt and other ingredients?
- What are the capture date, lot/date code and eventual cooking results?
Profile history
- 2026-10-23
Created from four owner-supplied photographs. Public gallery uses a clean presentation hero and a deterministic shelf-tag crop; originals remain private evidence. Barcode mismatch and separate official online price retained.
Future purchases and label changes will be recorded here rather than replacing earlier observations.
Sources & evidence
- Original front photograph, Photo 1Checked 2026-10-23 · Owner-supplied JPEG retained privately. Front identifies Cuso's Dirt, 5.0 oz / 142 g and its major callouts.
- Original Nutrition Facts and ingredient photograph, Photo 2Checked 2026-10-23 · Owner-supplied JPEG retained privately. Full ingredient and nutrition transcription; UPC 196852154418; distributor wording for Cuso Cuts, LLC.
- Original usage and claims photograph, Photo 3Checked 2026-10-23 · Owner-supplied JPEG retained privately. Package usage copy and Low Sodium, Gluten Free, Family Owned and Made in the USA statements.
- Original shelf-tag photograph, Photo 4Checked 2026-10-23 · Tag shows RD CUSOS DIRT SEASONING 5 OZ, $9.99, $31.97/lb and printed identifier 019685215441. Identifier does not match jar UPC 196852154418. Store and capture date unknown; 10/02/25 is a printed tag date.
- Cuso's — Dirt SeasoningChecked 2026-10-23 · Official Regular 5 oz listing at $9.99; ingredient order and 1 g / 110 mg sodium nutrition agree with the package. Maker usage and marketing statements remain attributed.
- Cuso's — About UsChecked 2026-10-23 · Official brand history dates Chef Cuso to 2015, the brand to 2019 and seasonings to 2021. These are company statements.
- Cuso's — Frequently Asked QuestionsChecked 2026-10-23 · Official FAQ names Cody and Jack as the two friends behind the family company and gives the non-certified-facility gluten caveat.
- Cuso's — Store LocatorChecked 2026-10-23 · Official in-person shopping route. It does not identify the photographed store or resolve the shelf-tag identifier mismatch.
Gaucho Provisions develops its own salts and seasonings. This is a researched profile of another brand’s product, not a Gaucho offer for sale. No rating or tasting verdict is assigned.