Ingredient

Artificial Mustard Flavor

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use artificial mustard flavor to add a distinct mustard taste to foods without …

What it is

Artificial mustard flavor is a blend of chemicals designed to mimic the taste and aroma of natural mustard. It is created in a lab using various synthetic compounds, often including compounds that produce pungent, spicy, or savory notes.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use artificial mustard flavor to add a distinct mustard taste to foods without using actual mustard. It is commonly found in processed meats, sauces, salad dressings, snacks, and frozen appetizers.

Health notes

Artificial mustard flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated flavoring substances, and they are permitted for use in foods. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels of artificial flavors.

Allergen info

Artificial mustard flavor is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Artificial Mustard Flavor

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High Liner Foods (USA) Incorporated Cooked Shrimp With Sauce Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 48% DV per serving 80kcal 12.4Protein 0Fat 6.2Carbs High Liner Foods (USA) Incorporated Cooked Shrimp With Sauce Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 48% DV per serving 80kcal 12.4Protein 0Fat 6.2Carbs Blue Sea Products, LLC Cocktail Shrimp Mega Party Platter Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 65% DV per serving 118kcal 16.5Protein 2.9Fat 5.9Carbs The Kroger Co. Kroger, Cocktail Shrimp With Sauce Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 55% DV per serving 129kcal 21.2Protein 1.2Fat 9.4Carbs Eastern Fish Company LLC Cooked Shrimp Ring With Cocktail Sauce Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 76% DV per serving 115kcal 19.7Protein 1.4Fat 4.9Carbs Eastern Fish Company LLC Cooked Shrimp Ring With Cocktail Sauce Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 76% DV per serving 144kcal 24.7Protein 1.8Fat 6.2Carbs Price Chopper Supermarkets Cooked & Peeled Shrimp Ring Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 48% DV per serving 94kcal 16.5Protein 0Fat 7.1Carbs Safeway, Inc. On-The-Go Shrimp Cocktail & Sauce Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 51% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 54% DV per serving 99kcal 14.6Protein 1.2Fat 5.8Carbs Seafood Sales & Service, Inc. Cooked Tail On, Peeled & Deveined Shrimp With Cocktail Sauce Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 48% DV per serving 118kcal 16.5Protein 0Fat —Carbs Aqua Star, Inc. Cooked & Peeled Cocktail Shrimp Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 106kcal 16.5Protein 1.2Fat 8.2Carbs Aqua Star, Inc. Cooked & Peeled Cocktail Shrimp Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 106kcal 16.5Protein 1.2Fat 8.2Carbs Aqua Star, Inc. Cooked & Peeled Cocktail Shrimp Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 106kcal 16.5Protein 1.2Fat 8.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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