Is McCormick Perfect Pinch Lemon Pepper Seasoning low FODMAP?

Lemon pepper needs a label check, because the best-selling US version is not just lemon and pepper. McCormick Perfect Pinch Lemon & Pepper currently lists salt, black pepper, citric acid, onion, sugar, garlic, anti-caking agents, celery seed, and lemon oil — dried onion is the fourth ingredient, with garlic close behind. The lemon part is a non-issue: the tartness comes from citric acid and lemon oil rather than fruit sugars, black pepper is a true spice with no meaningful FODMAP load, and celery seed at seasoning amounts is likewise not a concern. What earns the moderate score is the allium pair sitting mid-label in a blend people apply generously — a full crust on wings, fish, or roasted potatoes delivers far more dried onion and garlic than a passing sprinkle would. Lawry's and several other mainstream lemon peppers run the same way, so assume alliums are present until the label says otherwise. The good news: simpler grinder-style lemon peppers built from just peppercorns, lemon peel, salt, and citric acid do exist in US stores and read low — or make your own from fresh zest and cracked pepper, which is brighter than anything bottled anyway.

📏 A light dusting is a small allium dose; a heavy tablespoon-level crust on wings or fish is where the dried onion and garlic start to add up.