Ingredient

Bacon-type Flavor

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Role in food

Manufacturers add bacon-type flavor to foods to provide a smoky, savory bacon taste without …

What it is

Bacon-type flavor is a flavoring substance designed to mimic the taste and aroma of bacon. It is typically created by combining various natural and artificial flavor compounds, often including smoke flavors, savory notes, and sometimes a touch of sweetness or spice. These components are carefully blended to replicate the complex profile of cooked bacon.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add bacon-type flavor to foods to provide a smoky, savory bacon taste without using actual bacon. This allows for cost savings, consistency, and the creation of vegetarian or vegan-friendly products with a bacon-like flavor. It is commonly found in processed meats, snacks, sauces, soups, and frozen meals.

Health notes

Bacon-type flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for complex flavor blends like 'bacon-type flavor' may not be publicly detailed. At typical consumption levels, these flavors are not associated with adverse health effects. Some consumers may prefer to avoid artificial flavors, but scientific consensus does not link them to significant health risks at these levels.

Allergen info

Bacon-type flavor is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Bacon-type Flavor

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Campbell Soup Company Loaded Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Bacon Other Deli High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 121kcal 2.9Protein 6.4Fat 12.9Carbs Campbell Soup Company Roasted Tomato Bisque, Bacon, Parmesan Other Soups High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 106kcal 2.0Protein 6.5Fat 9.4Carbs Campbell Soup Company Sauce, Garlic & Cheese Other Cooking Sauces 100kcal 3.1Protein 7.7Fat 4.6Carbs Bob Evans Farms Inc Bacon, Egg & Cheese With Potatoes & Onions Burritos, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 57% DV per serving 243kcal 9.6Protein 11.8Fat 22.8Carbs Man Cave Breakfast Sausages Bacon, Sausages & Ribs 228kcal 14.0Protein 14.0Fat 8.8Carbs The Kroger Co. Loaded Baked Potato Style Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 131kcal 3.7Protein 8.6Fat 9.4Carbs Basic American Foods, Inc. Hearty Baked Mashed Potatoes Vegetable and Lentil Mixes 379kcal 6.9Protein 3.5Fat 75.9Carbs

Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc. Turkey Bacon & Cheddar Turkey Burgers, Turkey Bacon & Cheddar Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 195kcal 16.1Protein 14.1Fat 0Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Smokehouse Sesame Sticks, Smokehouse Other Snacks High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 533kcal 6.7Protein 30Fat 53.3Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company Ham, Bell Peppers, Mushroom, Bacon And Onion Egg Frittatas With Turkey Sausage And Cheese Egg'Wich, Ham, Bell Peppers, Mushroom, Bacon And Onion Egg Frittatas With Turkey Sausage And Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 57% DV per serving 207kcal 11.2Protein 14.7Fat 6.0Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Pineapple Bacon Flavored Sausage, Pineapple Bacon Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 341kcal 21.2Protein 25.9Fat 4.7Carbs Reed Food Technology, Inc. Sweet Maple Bacon Butter Flavored Sauce, Sweet Maple Bacon Butter Other Cooking Sauces 429kcal 0Protein 42.9Fat 7.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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