Product profile · Sumac, sesame, herb and sea salt barbecue rub · Updated 2026-10-26
Whole Foods Market Organic Egyptian Style Barbecue Rub
A sumac, sesame, herb and sea salt rub in a 5.50 oz (156 g) jar. The matching shelf tag shows $7.99. Contains sesame; Egyptian style is the package description, while manufacturing and ingredient origins remain unconfirmed.
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The product at a glance
- Brand
- Whole Foods Market
- Category
- Sumac, sesame, herb and sea salt barbecue rub
- Net weight
- 156 g / 5.5 oz
- UPC
- 099482540289
- Origin / packing information
- Production country is not established. Egyptian style describes the seasoning; the Whole Foods Market distributor wording does not identify a blending or packing plant.
- Cooking test
- Not yet recorded
$7.99 photographed shelf price
Retailer unconfirmed · Matching product name, 5.5 oz and UPC body; $1.45/oz printed. Recorded from supplied photographs on October 26, not a verified capture or purchase date. No checkout receipt or confirmed store branch.
Who is behind the product?
Whole Foods Market is a grocery retailer whose brand appears on the documented Cuban Mojo seasoning, Egyptian Style Barbecue Rub and Sea Salt Flakes. The seasoning labels name Whole Foods Market as distributor. That wording does not identify their physical manufacturers or packing facilities. Read the brand profile.
| Brand | Whole Foods MarketName on the jar; linked to the existing company profile. Original evidence retained privately |
|---|---|
| Named distributor | Whole Foods MarketDistributed by wording is visible; portions of the address are obscured by glare. No plant location is inferred. Original evidence retained privately |
| Physical manufacturer / packer | Not establishedThe reviewed label and listing do not identify the physical blender or packing facility. Original evidence retained privately |
| Ingredient suppliers / importer | Not establishedThe ingredient list names materials, not their suppliers or origins. Brand source |
| Retailer | Store and branch unconfirmedWhole Foods Market is the product brand; the photos do not establish the exact shop or purchase details. Photo / owner evidence |
| Wholesale route | No product-specific outbound offer establishedThe supplier portal is for selling products to Whole Foods Market; no inquiry has been sent. Brand source |
Ingredients, origin & label information
Organic sumac, sea salt, organic cane sugar, organic sesame seed, organic dried thyme, organic rice hulls, organic dried oregano, organic marjoram, natural flavor.
Complete list from the official Whole Foods Market listing, in its stated order. The photographed panel is partly obscured by glare; its readable wording is consistent with the listing. Sea salt and natural flavor are not individually described as organic. Cane sugar is listed; rounded nutrition values are not a sugar-free claim. Brand source
Countries of origin and suppliers for the sumac, salt, sesame and herbs are not established. Natural flavor is not further identified in the reviewed evidence.
| Package size | Net weight 5.50 oz (156 g).Original evidence retained privately |
|---|---|
| Serving and calories | About 156 servings per container; serving size 1/4 tsp (1 g); 0 calories.Original evidence retained privately |
| Nutrition per serving | Total fat 0 g (0% DV); sodium 100 mg (4% DV); total carbohydrate 0 g (0% DV); protein 0 g. Vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium each 0% DV.Original evidence retained privately |
| Allergen declaration | Contains sesame ingredients. The official list includes organic sesame seed.Original evidence retained privately |
| Organic and certification markings | USDA Organic mark is visible on the front. The back has a partially obscured Certified Organic by statement and a circled K symbol. Current product-specific certificates and the kosher certifier have not been independently established.Original evidence retained privately |
| Treatment and non-GMO wording | Side label states no irradiation, ETO (ethylene oxide) or PPO (propylene oxide), and carries organic/non-GMO wording. These are package statements, not laboratory findings.Original evidence retained privately |
| Flavor description | Tart & Floral and Egyptian Style are package descriptions; no Gaucho tasting verdict is recorded.Original evidence retained privately |
| Identifiers | UPC 099482540289 passes its check digit and matches shelf identifier 9948254028 after omitting the leading zero and check digit. PL747161 is printed on the jar; no lot/date meaning is inferred.Original evidence retained privately |
| Shelf price | $7.99 for 5.5 oz; $1.45 per ounce printed. Capture date, exact store, current availability and actual payment unconfirmed.Photo / owner evidence |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place.Original evidence retained privately |
Prices & where to buy
| Seller / evidence | Price | Date / basis |
|---|---|---|
| Retailer unconfirmedPhotographed shelf price | $7.99$5.12 / 100 g, calculated | Recorded 2026-10-26; observation date unknownMatching product name, 5.5 oz and UPC body; $1.45/oz printed. Recorded from supplied photographs on October 26, not a verified capture or purchase date. No checkout receipt or confirmed store branch. Photo / owner evidence |
These observations concern the 156 g package. They are not current offers or a ranking; shipping, tax, seller and timing can differ.
Cooking with it
The package calls this a barbecue rub and describes it as tart and floral. No specific recipe or dosage instructions are visible in the supplied views.
Our kitchen notes
No Gaucho cooking or tasting test recorded. A future test should record the dish, rub quantity and added salt. Sea salt is the second ingredient; sesame is declared.
The photographed package
The front presentation removes the hand and store background using image generation. It is not a documentary label source. Three handheld originals remain private; the shelf photograph is reproduced unchanged. Factual details come from original labels and the separately cited official listing.
Still to establish
- Confirm store, branch, capture or purchase date and actual price paid.
- Obtain a glare-free back label to verify the entire printed formula, distributor address and certification wording.
- Identify the physical blender/packer, production country and ingredient origins.
- Document any lot/best-before marking and clarify PL747161.
- Record a cooking test before adding a flavor or performance verdict.
Profile history
- 2026-10-26
Added from four supplied photographs and the official listing. Cleaned presentation hero, private handheld originals, unchanged matching $7.99 shelf evidence and sesame declaration. Reused Whole Foods Market brand with reciprocal links.
Future purchases and label changes will be recorded here rather than replacing earlier observations.
Sources & evidence
- Original front photograph, Photo 1Checked 2026-10-26 · Private original: Whole Foods Market Organic Egyptian Style Barbecue Rub, Tart & Floral, 5.50 oz (156 g), USDA Organic mark. Cleaned hero is a presentation derivative.
- Original nutrition, ingredient and distributor photograph, Photo 2Checked 2026-10-26 · Private original: about 156 servings, 1/4 tsp (1 g), sodium 100 mg (4% DV), sesame warning and Whole Foods Market distributor. Glare obscures portions of ingredients, address and certification text; complete ingredient list is separately sourced to the official listing.
- Original barcode and treatment photograph, Photo 3Checked 2026-10-26 · Private original: UPC 099482540289, code PL747161, organic/non-GMO wording and treatment statements.
- Unchanged shelf photograph, Photo 4Checked 2026-10-26 · Organic Egyptian BBQ Rub 5.5 oz; $7.99, $1.45/ounce; identifier 9948254028 matches the jar UPC body without leading zero and check digit. Store branch, capture date and checkout payment unconfirmed.
- Whole Foods Market — Organic Egyptian BBQ Rub, 5.5 ozChecked 2026-10-26 · Live browser listing checked October 26: full ingredients visible; no store selected and no online price or availability established. Web fetch returned 403, but the ordinary browser page loaded.
- Whole Foods Market — company informationChecked 2026-10-26 · Official grocery-company background; does not establish the factory for this rub.
- Whole Foods Market — information for potential suppliersChecked 2026-10-26 · For businesses seeking to supply the retailer; not an outbound wholesale offer for this rub.
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.