Mrs. Dash
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Mrs. Dash is a brand name of seasoning marketed by the American company Alberto-Culver
. The best known varieties of Mrs. Dash are granulated mixtures of dried herb
s and spice
s which are sold in small plastic shaker bottles.
The product line was originally developed by Carol Bernick, now Executive Chairman of the company. In the 1980s while a marketing executive at the firm, she was frustrated with the products available to flavor the nutritious meals she prepared at home for her family. She invented a salt-free blend of her own to fill the need for a convenient way to flavor the food without using salt. The original formula, which was first marketed in 1981, was developed with a variety of spice suppliers. Before settling on the name "Mrs. Dash," the company considered the name "Mrs. Pinch."
It also produces grilling blends in three flavors:
Marinades
There are six flavors of 10-minute marinades, which are liquid marinades sold in plastic bottles:
Alberto-Culver
Alberto-Culver is an American corporation with international sales whose principal business is manufacturing hair and skin beauty care products under such brands as Alberto VO5, Andrew Collinge, St. Ives , TRESemmé, FDS, Consort, and Nexxus. It is a manufacturer in the multicultural beauty care...
. The best known varieties of Mrs. Dash are granulated mixtures of dried herb
Herb
Except in botanical usage, an herb is "any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume" or "a part of such a plant as used in cooking"...
s and spice
Spice
A spice is a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetative substance used in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a food additive for flavor, color, or as a preservative that kills harmful bacteria or prevents their growth. It may be used to flavour a dish or to hide other flavours...
s which are sold in small plastic shaker bottles.
The product line was originally developed by Carol Bernick, now Executive Chairman of the company. In the 1980s while a marketing executive at the firm, she was frustrated with the products available to flavor the nutritious meals she prepared at home for her family. She invented a salt-free blend of her own to fill the need for a convenient way to flavor the food without using salt. The original formula, which was first marketed in 1981, was developed with a variety of spice suppliers. Before settling on the name "Mrs. Dash," the company considered the name "Mrs. Pinch."
Seasoning blends
The company produces seasoning blends in eleven varieties:- Original Blend
- Extra Spicy Blend
- Lemon Pepper Blend
- Southwest Chipotle Blend
- Tomato Basil Garlic Blend
- Garlic & Herb Blend
- Italian Medley Blend
- Onion & Herb Blend
- Table Blend
- Fiesta Lime Blend
- Caribbean Citrus Blend
It also produces grilling blends in three flavors:
- Steak Blend
- Chicken Blend
- Hamburger Blend
Marinades
There are six flavors of 10-minute marinades, which are liquid marinades sold in plastic bottles:
- Zesty Garlic Herb Marinade
- Mesquite Grille Marinade
- Lemon Herb Peppercorn Marinade
- Southwestern Chipotle Marinade
- Spicy Teriyaki Marinade
- Garlic Lime Marinade