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HY’S Seasoning Salt

hys_salt.gif 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.


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  1. Sheila Avatar
    Sheila

    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 Avatar
    Sheila

    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 Avatar
    Stan Watrich

    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 Avatar
    Liz

    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 Avatar
    Liz

    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 Avatar
    JOSIE RIGA

    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 Avatar
    Debbi

    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 Avatar
    Sandra

    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 Avatar
    Brian

    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 Avatar
    Rosalie

    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 Avatar
    rory

    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 Avatar
    Al

    i would love to find a place where i could porder this great seasoning salt. Please help !

  13. Nita Avatar
    Nita

    I just finished my last seasoning, please help! I love this seasoning, I would drive miles if I have to, please help!!!!!!!!!!

  14. martha Avatar
    martha

    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 Avatar
    Pauline

    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 Avatar
    Norm Fowler

    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 Avatar
    Brigitte

    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 Avatar
    Jerry Blazino

    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 Avatar
    Jane

    any info from McCormick? I’m in the US and would love to be able to purchase some of this product.

  20. Brigitte Avatar
    Brigitte

    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 Avatar
    Brigitte

    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 Avatar
    Benjamin

    Try getting the Seasoning from the restaurants. Check out http://www.hyssteakhouse.com for the locations. I know that the Calgary location sells the larger shaker.

  23. Bruce Avatar
    Bruce

    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 Avatar
    Jon

    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 Avatar

    Hy, I live in Germany. Where can I buy Hy’s seasoning salt in internet?. Perhaps large bottles.

  26. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    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 Avatar
    Matt

    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 Avatar
    pearse ward

    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 Avatar
    Jennel

    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 Avatar
    Anonymous

    Hello,
    Does Hy’s seasoning salt contain any gluten?
    Thanks,
    Yvonne

  31. Norman Miller Avatar
    Norman Miller

    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 Avatar
    Bill

    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 Avatar
    Chris

    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 Avatar
    Benjamin

    @ 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 Avatar
    GP

    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 Avatar
    ALEX

    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 Avatar
    Stan

    The best seasoning salt is definitely Papa Stan’s. The secret to the best steak you will ever have!

  38. Ivan Meawasige Avatar
    Ivan Meawasige

    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 Avatar
    bon pita

    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 Avatar
    petko

    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 Avatar
    Caleb Jenkinson

    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 Avatar
    M. Alymar

    I found Hy’s at the Sobeys in Brantford. It might be worth a try to check other Sobeys stores.

  43. Joe Bolduc Avatar

    Hy’s Seasoning Salt is available online at
    http://www.canadagrocer.ca. They sell
    Regular, Cajun and Lemon pepper.

  44. Joe Bolduc Avatar
    Joe Bolduc

    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 Avatar
    Russell

    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 Avatar

    Hy’s Seasoned Salt, regular, NO MSG and Cajun are all available on http://www.ioriginals.net. We ship worldwide.

  47. Debbie Byers Avatar
    Debbie Byers

    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 Avatar
    Kate

    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 Avatar
    Paula

    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 Avatar
    Paula

    i need to know if Hy’s seasoning salt is gluten free?

  51. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    people we still sell it at costco
    at least in ottawa

  52. patti Battell Avatar
    patti Battell

    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 Avatar
    Rebbex

    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 Avatar
    paul pasemann

    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 Avatar
    paul pasemann

    I want to order some of your Hy’s seasoning salt. How do I do that. I live in Tomball, Tx. Thanks, paul

  56. grilling specialities Avatar

    grilling specialities

    backyard family events are great

  57. Rae Brown Avatar
    Rae Brown

    I want to order some of your Cajun Spice .
    How do I do that? I live in Ottawa, On Thanks. Rae

  58. BARBARA Avatar
    BARBARA

    just looked up”calcium silicate” do you all REALIZE what this garbage is? so my full bottle of “seasoning salt ” is heading for the garbage!……….. where it belongs! Why oh why is it that companys do not care about poisoning their customers??????????????????? Barbara B.C. Canada.

  59. paul pasemann Avatar
    paul pasemann

    will calcium silicate kill you?

  60. annoyous Avatar
    annoyous

    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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