Ingredient

Artificial & Natural Flavor

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Role in food
Manufacturers add flavors to enhance or impart taste and aroma to foods. They are …

What it is

Flavors are substances that give food a particular taste and smell. Natural flavors are derived from plant or animal sources. Artificial flavors are created using chemical compounds not found in nature, though they may be chemically identical to natural compounds.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add flavors to enhance or impart taste and aroma to foods. They are used in a wide variety of products, including baked goods, candies, beverages, and savory items, to make them more appealing to consumers.

Health notes

In the U.S., both natural and artificial flavors are regulated by the FDA. Many flavoring substances are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) or approved food additives. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances. While generally considered safe at typical consumption levels, some individuals may experience sensitivities to certain flavor compounds. Research into the long-term health effects of specific artificial flavors is ongoing.

Allergen info

Flavors are not typically derived from the major allergens. However, if a flavor is derived from a source that is a major allergen (e.g., butter flavor from milk), it must be declared. Gluten is not typically associated with flavors.

Products containing Artificial & Natural Flavor

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CHARLOTTE'S German Chocolate Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 380kcal 2.5Protein 20.2Fat 48.1Carbs House Foods, Japanese Style Jumbo Wasabi, Hot, Hot House Foods Corporation House Foods, Japanese Style Jumbo Wasabi, Hot, Hot Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 250kcal 0Protein 8.3Fat 50Carbs Perfection Bakeries, Inc. Donuts, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 463kcal 5.6Protein 29.6Fat 48.1Carbs Hard Candies, Wild Cherry Claeys Candy, Inc. Hard Candies, Wild Cherry Candy 400kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Papa John's Salads & Produce, Cheesecake Delight, Strawberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 115% DV per serving 208kcal 1.2Protein 11.0Fat 25.9Carbs Wells Enterprises, Inc. Banana Split Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 153kcal 4.2Protein 4.9Fat 29.2Carbs Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Crisps Rice Snacks, Ranch Other Snacks 467kcal 6.7Protein 16.7Fat 73.3Carbs Honey Walnut Shrimp, Honey Tai Foong USA, Inc. Honey Walnut Shrimp, Honey Frozen Fish & Seafood 212kcal 8.8Protein 11.5Fat —Carbs Old Fashioned Hard Candies Claeys Candy, Inc. Old Fashioned Hard Candies Candy 400kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs McJak Candy Company, LLC Christmas Cookie Flavored Cotton Candy, Christmas Cookie Candy High in added sugars — 98% DV per serving 398kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs Lunds Inc Assorted Milk And Dark Chocolate Deluxe Assortment, Assorted Milk And Dark Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 464kcal 3.6Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Abdallah, Inc. Midnight Assorted Dark Chocolates, Dark Chocolates Chocolate High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 444kcal 3.7Protein 25.9Fat 63.0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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