Ingredient

Amaretto Liqueur

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Role in food
Amaretto is used as a flavoring ingredient in a variety of food products, including …

What it is

Amaretto liqueur is a sweet, almond-flavored Italian liqueur. It is made from the pits of apricots, which contain compounds similar to almonds, and often includes bitter almonds, herbs, and spices. The flavor can range from sweet and fruity to dry and nutty.

Why it's used

Amaretto is used as a flavoring ingredient in a variety of food products, including baked goods, desserts, chocolates, and beverages. Manufacturers add it to impart a distinct sweet and nutty almond flavor.

Health notes

Amaretto liqueur is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated amaretto flavoring. Evidence regarding the health effects of amaretto flavoring at typical consumption levels is limited, as it is primarily consumed in small amounts as a flavor enhancer.

Allergen info

Amaretto is derived from apricot pits, which are not among the nine major allergens. It may be produced in facilities that handle tree nuts, so cross-contamination is possible.

Products containing Amaretto Liqueur

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Party Foods International Liqueur Cake, Amaretto Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 400kcal 5Protein 20Fat 50Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Sam's Choice, Belgian Chocolate Assortment Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 500kcal 4.8Protein 30.9Fat 52.4Carbs Spruce Confections, LLC Two Spoons, Almond Amaretto Nut & Seed Butters High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 195kcal 4Protein 11Fat 21Carbs Luimar, LLC Italian Homestyle Tiramisu, Italian Homestyle Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 263kcal 4.0Protein 14.5Fat 19.7Carbs High Country Orchards L.L.C. High Country Orchards, Polisade Peach Amaretto Preserves Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 125kcal 0Protein 0Fat 35Carbs Killer Brownie Distributing Amaretto Chip Vanilla Gelato With Amaretto, Amaretto Chip Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 168kcal 2.6Protein 8.8Fat 21.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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