Daily Activities, January 26, 2004 11:49 PM 59 comments
HY'S Seasoning Salt
Hy's Seasoning Salt has been my favourite seasoning salt since childhood. Moms used to cover my green beans with its golden brown crystals. The red-capped, perfectly cylindrical bottle of Hy's (name on the black and red label in medieval lowercase cursive) was always on the mantle of the kitchen stove. It was a really old bottle, faded to orange, and I could never figure out how I could sprinkle so much of it yet we never had to buy more. Think I was a teen when finally informed the thing was refilled, just like the squeezable ketchup bottle (from paint-can tins of Heinz), I was amazed to learn.
So now, after seven odd years on my own, I've bought my own, albeit the smaller 225g version, Hy's. It's bright red and sits on my kitchen stove. So exotic to have Hy's now on anything I want: rice. Well, rice so far. And to get to the point here, I read the ingredients for the first time: salt, spice (including red pepper) monosodium glutamate, dehydrated onion, calcium silicate.
MSG. Huh. Never knew. Does that explain why I like it so much? And what is wrong with spices and Chinese restaurants that use MSG? Was it deforming kids or stunting their growth or capacities to learn? I'll read up on this some more. Above was the only pic of Hy's I could find on Google.
59 comments on HY'S Seasoning Salt
1. Sheila | February 9, 2004 6:46 AM
I used to buy Hy's Seasoning Salt at Costco, haven't been able to find it for at least a year (I buy the large bottle). I live in Ontario - closest cities are Peterborough and Oshawa. Can you help?
2. Sheila | February 9, 2004 6:48 AM
I used to purchase Hy's Seasoning Salt (large bottle) at Costco - haven't been able to find it any where for the last year. Can you help?
I live in Ontario between the cities of Oshawa and Peterborough.
3. Stan Watrich | February 13, 2004 4:01 PM
I really enjoy Hy's seasoning salt (No MSG)but am having difficulty finding the 1 kg size. I used to buy it at Costco, but they no longer carry it. I live in Toronto. Is there anyone out there that knows a store that carries it.
4. Liz | February 29, 2004 12:07 AM
Most Loblaws and Dominion stores carry Hy's. If they don't...just ask the Manager in charge of the department if they will order/carry it. They should be able to with no problem.
Hope that helps you.
5. Liz | February 29, 2004 12:09 AM
Ooops...I meant to add this...
You might not get the large container, but smaller is better than none at all right =)
It's a fantastic seasoning.
6. JOSIE RIGA | March 19, 2004 1:37 PM
I FEEL EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE OTHER PEOPLE. I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE USING THIS AMAZING SPICE. HELP, HELP HELP:)
7. Debbi | March 20, 2004 6:29 PM
My butcher used to carry Hy's but he says he no longer can get it at the wholesale..... help, I live in Toronto, and can't find it. Please, please help me.....
8. Sandra | May 18, 2004 9:14 AM
I live in England and the only way I can get this seasoning salt is to ask friends to bring me back some when they visit Canada. Do any of you know if I can buy it in England or order it over the web. Help.......
9. Brian | June 3, 2004 7:52 PM
I also used to buy Hy's seasoning salt at Costco and at one time even at Zehrs (affiliated with Loblawws I thought)but can't find there either anymore. Would appreciate any leadsas to where it is available. My last jar carried the name Hy's Fine Foods, London, Canada and I couldn't help wondering if the brand name had been acquired by Club House which was also located in London, Ontario ?
10. Rosalie | July 12, 2004 4:35 AM
Hi, I live 30 minutes from Montreal, Quebec. I went to Calgary once, and I discovered Hy's seasoning salt... Is somebody know's where I can found it near Montreal...(south) thanks
11. rory | July 26, 2004 4:01 PM
Does anybody know where to buy Hy's Salad seasoning? We are almost out and I can not seem to find it anywhere. I know "You don't make friends with Salad" but please help......
12. Al | July 30, 2004 6:43 PM
i would love to find a place where i could porder this great seasoning salt. Please help !
13. Nita | August 30, 2004 6:23 AM
I just finished my last seasoning, please help! I love this seasoning, I would drive miles if I have to, please help!!!!!!!!!!
14. martha | January 13, 2005 2:35 PM
I can't believe no one can find this!
You can get it at any A&P...they sell it in the spice section..
I live in Brampton....A&P at the Bramalea City Centre carries it.
15. Pauline | January 16, 2005 11:08 AM
I have found a wonderful product and I am lost without it..Hy's Seasoning Salt no MSG...excellant product but I am not able to purchase it anywhere...can someone help me as to possibly where I may purchase this fine seasoning.
16. Norm Fowler | March 2, 2005 7:52 PM
Doesn't anybody go out to eat on a special night? Hy's Steak house is an extra favourite of mine in Calgary. Haven't been there for years. More recently I had a fabulous meal at Hy's in Toronto. Hy's is on Hornby Street, Vancouver, right downtown. Hy's is made by McCormicks Spices. The restaurants themselves - don't know.
17. Brigitte | April 14, 2005 6:28 AM
Hi, I thought I was the only one going nuts to get Hy's. It is so amazing. I am from Montreal and had my sister who lives in Ontario send it to me. She can no longer find it either.
Thanks Norm for the clue. I have emailed McCormick Spices to see if they can tell us where to find it. Stay tuned.
18. Jerry Blazino | May 22, 2005 7:39 AM
I made a hit with the other boaters last night at the Marina. I decided that we should have some chicken wings. Using my secret recipe of Hy's Seasoning Salt on the wings, I did them up with the Toaster Oven Broiler. I did have one problem though, the wings were being consummed so quickly, that next time I'll have to use 3 or 4 Toaster Oven Broilers.
Regards, Jerry Blazino, Thunder Bay, Ontario
19. Jane | June 25, 2005 2:38 PM
any info from McCormick? I'm in the US and would love to be able to purchase some of this product.
20. Brigitte | July 4, 2005 2:44 PM
No luck with McCormick, they never responded. However, my sister who lives in Cambridge, Ontario found some at her WALMART of all places and shipped some to me. I will be checking my local Walmart here in Quebec to see if we carry it too.
Good luck to all Hy's fans.
21. Brigitte | July 5, 2005 10:58 AM
JACK POT................
Walmart has it in stock also in Quebec.
They carry the regular and Cajun Hy's.
It is made by McCormick Canada in London Ontario.
LOOK OUT BBQ, HERE I COME.
22. Benjamin | August 22, 2005 7:59 PM
Try getting the Seasoning from the restaurants. Check out www.hyssteakhouse.com for the locations. I know that the Calgary location sells the larger shaker.
23. Bruce | September 16, 2005 9:30 PM
I enjoy Hy's Seasoning Salt since I was given a jar by a friend. Where can I by it in the States??
24. Jon | October 24, 2005 2:30 PM
Anyone know where I can the saladseasoning with poppy seeds, sesame sededs and romano cheese on Vancouver Isle. Can not find it anymore.
25. Weissmann | October 30, 2005 3:11 AM
Hy, I live in Germany. Where can I buy Hy's seasoning salt in internet?. Perhaps large bottles.
26. Linda | November 17, 2005 6:14 AM
Hy's is still available, and there is a Hy's Seasoned Salt No MSG. There are a range of chains that do sell it.
27. Matt | November 17, 2005 1:43 PM
Hi guys,
Just wanted to let you know that Hy's can be bought online from here:
http://www.canadianfavourites.com/store/pantryshelf.html
And they do ship internationally! (That's for you Weissman)
28. pearse ward | December 27, 2005 6:44 AM
i live in Perth Western Australia could you tell me where I can buy some of you products especially your spice for steaks and barbaques
29. Jennel | February 22, 2006 10:42 AM
Thought we were the only ones going crazy trying to find McCormick's seasoning salt. It used to be in the bulk package in the grocery store under the name Sierra products. Now that's no longer available either. I shall try the website. thankyou!!! Jen
30. Anonymous | April 3, 2006 6:28 PM
Hello,
Does Hy's seasoning salt contain any gluten?
Thanks,
Yvonne
31. Norman Miller | April 12, 2006 1:07 PM
I'm looking to buy (6) more large (600gram) plastic bottles of hy's of CANADA Louisiana Magic
"Cajun seasoning"
I live in montreal and I can not find it
I bought Club House "Cajun" but it is not as good
I would like to get the phone number of Hy'S in london
Thanks anyone
Norman
32. Bill | April 26, 2006 5:29 PM
Matt, Thank you. I found my first jar of this heavenly seasoning in Whistler three winters ago and have not been able to get a supplier. This web site should keep me and my dinner guests happy for years to come.
Bill
West Grove PA
USA
33. Chris | June 28, 2006 4:07 PM
I've used Hy's Sesoned Salt for at least the last 35 years. Nothing's better for chicken on the rotisserie, or roasted, nor on steaks (beef and veal). Burgers, too! Thanks for the tip on the website. I'm going to try it right away!
34. Benjamin | June 29, 2006 12:16 AM
@ Yvonne
Hy's seasoning does not have gluten in it. Look here http://www.penny.ca/McCormicks.htm scroll down until you see HYS FINE FOODS.
@ rory
The only seasoning that McCormics still makes for Hy's is Seasoning Salt, Cajun and Lemon Pepper.
35. GP | July 6, 2006 5:50 PM
Anybody know if you can still get the 1kg size that Costco use to sell and get it for the same great Costco price?
36. ALEX | August 10, 2006 9:12 AM
West coasters you should try Grandpajs Seasoning Salt. Its much better than Hys with no MSG and with more flavour. AVAILABLE AT MINERVAS DELI, PARTHENON DELI, IN BURNABY AT CIOFFIS DELI& ROCKYS MEATS. THAT WHERE IVE SEEN IT. ENJOY BBQ SEASON
37. Stan | October 30, 2006 5:12 PM
The best seasoning salt is definitely Papa Stan's. The secret to the best steak you will ever have!
38. Ivan Meawasige | January 17, 2007 3:43 PM
Sir;
We are looking for HY'S Cajun spices can you direct us to a store near Elliot Lake ON midway between Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury ON , can you kindly help us ? Lorraine & Ivan Meawasige
39. bon pita | February 1, 2007 2:44 PM
where in winnipeg manitoba can i purchase your lemon pepper? i have not seen it on superstore or safeway. please let me know s.a.p.
40. petko | March 14, 2007 11:12 AM
costco in richmond bc seems to have all of them.
especially hy's seasoning salt. they've allways got lots of it.
41. Caleb Jenkinson | June 11, 2007 3:32 PM
I was out in Vancouver last month and Hy's is still around in small quantities (IGA)-both non MSG and regular. Not sure about the 1kg size. Had to pay a small fortune to ship it and bottles of hot sauce to the UK. I may have to resort to a home made knock off.
42. M. Alymar | July 19, 2007 4:46 AM
I found Hy's at the Sobeys in Brantford. It might be worth a try to check other Sobeys stores.
43. Joe Bolduc | August 1, 2007 5:12 PM
Hy's Seasoning Salt is available online at
http://www.canadagrocer.ca. They sell
Regular, Cajun and Lemon pepper.
44. Joe Bolduc | August 2, 2007 5:28 PM
You can get Hy's Seasoning Salt in regular, cajun and lemon pepper on the net at canadagrocer.ca for Canadian orders and canadaonly.ca for anyone in the U.S. or other parts of the world.
45. Russell | August 23, 2007 4:53 PM
Enough said about Hy's seasoning.I have survived 3 Mardi Gras and had the best Cajun food in the world(when I was sober)in "Nawlins",New Orleans for those who do not know.I have had the very best Cajun seasoning made by Hy's(Louisiana style)I bought the 600g jar at Costco in Newmarket,Ontario, Now somebody tell me the honest to GOD truth,where the hell do I buy it now!!!!!!
46. Gary Adams | August 28, 2007 4:59 PM
Hy's Seasoned Salt, regular, NO MSG and Cajun are all available on www.ioriginals.net. We ship worldwide.
47. Debbie Byers | September 5, 2007 3:44 PM
Gary you're the best! I recently moved to Kirkland Lake - nobody has even heard of the stuff up here. Now my dinners will taste good again!!!
48. Kate | November 12, 2007 12:14 PM
In 1999 we went to Canada for a trip and we found this delicious seasoning. We still have the same shaker, but now the end is near.. We did only use it on very special moments to be back in Canada in mind. Thanks for all the tips where to get it, I'm going to buy a whole lot of it!!
Does someone knows if this stuff is sold somewhere in the Netherlands??
49. Paula | November 25, 2007 12:37 AM
THANK YOU Gary.
"www.ioriginals.net" THAT IS IT! I could not find HY's seasing salt anywhere in States. /Used it in Canada all the time.../ Finally after years I was able to order it online in States, thanks to you(:
50. Paula | March 22, 2008 3:09 PM
i need to know if Hy's seasoning salt is gluten free?
51. Anonymous | April 12, 2008 6:38 AM
people we still sell it at costco
at least in ottawa
52. patti Battell | May 18, 2008 8:55 AM
ok yahoo I found it. Not sure if all the Lens Mill stores have it but waterloo Ontario does. At least they did i bought most bottles. they were smaller but omg my search is over for awhile good luck everyone and try the nearest Lens Mill store near you. I got lucky and you could too.
53. Rebbex | June 1, 2008 4:58 PM
You can always find Hy's seasoning salt with or without MSG in Calgary, because it is named after Hy's of Calgary, the original Hy's Steakhouse. It is available in all grocery stores and at Costco. No reason why it should not be available on a national basis??
54. paul pasemann | June 22, 2008 9:05 PM
I want to order some of your Hy's seasoning salt. How can I do that. I live in Tomball Tx. Thanks, paul
55. paul pasemann | June 22, 2008 9:09 PM
I want to order some of your Hy's seasoning salt. How do I do that. I live in Tomball, Tx. Thanks, paul
56. Rae Brown | January 25, 2009 10:58 AM
I want to order some of your Cajun Spice .
How do I do that? I live in Ottawa, On Thanks. Rae
58. paul pasemann | March 8, 2009 9:46 PM
will calcium silicate kill you?
59. annoyous | July 27, 2009 7:26 AM
http://www.codexalimentarius.net/gsfaonline/additives/details.html?id=315
Under food processing regulations you will find Calcium silicate in a very large sector of all your 'favourite' foods, as you will MSG.
Unless you grow your own food and harvest it yourself.... you will always be subject to 'processed' products and will ingest substances regulated by government standards, which they deem safe for human consumption. Unfortunately that is our way of life and have evolved in putting our trust into outside sources to process our foods.
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