What Is Complete Seasoning? (And How It Differs From All Purpose)
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Quick answer: Complete seasoning is an all-in-one savoury blend, similar to all purpose but usually richer and more rounded, built so one spoon seasons a whole dish. It works as the only seasoning a simple meal needs: stews, rice, chicken, fish and soups.
Complete seasoning vs all purpose seasoning
They overlap, and many cooks use them interchangeably. The simple way to think about it: all purpose is your everyday base, complete seasoning is the fuller, one-jar-does-it-all option for dishes where you want depth without building layers. If you cook a lot of stews, rice and braises, complete seasoning earns its place.
Costack Complete Seasoning is halal-suitable, gluten-free, and ships free across the UK over £35.
How to use complete seasoning
Stews and sauces: stir in early so the flavour cooks through.
Rice: add to the cooking water or stock for seasoned rice in one step.
Chicken and fish: season before cooking, no extra blends needed.
Soups: a spoon deepens a plain broth fast.
"Complete seasoning is for the cook who wants one jar to carry the whole pot. Less juggling, same depth." Fred, founder of Costack Spices.
Complete seasoning FAQ
Should I buy all purpose or complete seasoning?
If you want one everyday base, choose all purpose. If you cook stews, rice and braises and want depth from a single jar, choose complete seasoning. Many kitchens keep both.
Can I use complete seasoning instead of stock cubes?
Often yes. It seasons and adds savoury depth, so it can stand in for a stock cube in many rice and soup dishes.
