Ingredient

Beef Flavor Concentrate

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use beef flavor concentrate to enhance or create a savory, meaty flavor profile …

What it is

Beef flavor concentrate is a food additive designed to impart a beef-like taste and aroma to foods. It is typically made by processing beef or beef-derived ingredients, often through cooking, extraction, and concentration methods. The final product can be a liquid or powder.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use beef flavor concentrate to enhance or create a savory, meaty flavor profile in a variety of processed foods. It is commonly found in frozen meals, soups, sauces, gravies, processed meats, and vegetarian products seeking a meat-like taste.

Health notes

In the U.S., beef flavor concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flavorings, but specific evaluations for this concentrate may vary. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Beef is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. Therefore, beef flavor concentrate is not considered a major allergen.

Products containing Beef Flavor Concentrate

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Weis Markets, Inc. Beef Pot Roast Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 86kcal 9.3Protein 2.9Fat 6.4Carbs Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Swedish Meatballs With Pasta And Onions In A Savory Gravy, Swedish Meatballs Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 153kcal 12.6Protein 8.6Fat 9.4Carbs Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Italian-Style Pasta Bake Italian Sausage, Ground Beef And Pasta In Tomato Sauce With Mozzarella Cheese, Italian-Style Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 125kcal 12.6Protein 7.1Fat 6.3Carbs H E Butt Grocery Company Beef Stroganoff With Egg Noodles Classic Recipe Beef In A Creamy Stroganoff Sauce Over Egg Noodles, Beef Stroganoff With Egg Noodles Other Deli High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 178kcal 8.9Protein 9.3Fat 14.0Carbs H E Butt Grocery Company Spaghetti Bolognese Italian Recipe Spaghetti With Beef Bolognese Sauce, Spaghetti Bolognese Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 112kcal 6.1Protein 6.6Fat 7.6Carbs Beef Tenderloin Tip Classic Recipe Beef Tenderloin Steak Tips With Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & Mushrooms Bowl, Beef Tenderloin Tip H E Butt Grocery Company Beef Tenderloin Tip Classic Recipe Beef Tenderloin Steak Tips With Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & Mushrooms Bowl, Beef Tenderloin Tip Other Deli High in sodium — 54% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 109kcal 6.8Protein 5.9Fat 8.5Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Chili Pie Recipe Walking Taco Heat + Eat Snack Combinations, Chili Pie Recipe Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 280kcal 9.3Protein 16.8Fat 22.4Carbs Beef Broth, Beef Kenover Marketing Corp. Beef Broth, Beef Canned Soup High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 4kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 0.4Carbs Chili Con Carne Ground Beef With Green & Red Bell Peppers And Tomatoes In A Chili Sauce, Topped With Cheddar Cheese, Chili Con Carne Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Chili Con Carne Ground Beef With Green & Red Bell Peppers And Tomatoes In A Chili Sauce, Topped With Cheddar Cheese, Chili Con Carne Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving 129kcal 9.4Protein 9.0Fat 3.9Carbs Beef Merlot Tender Beef And Broccoli In A Merlot Wine Sauce, Beef Merlot Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Beef Merlot Tender Beef And Broccoli In A Merlot Wine Sauce, Beef Merlot Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 114kcal 6.7Protein 7.8Fat 3.9Carbs Mongolian-Style Beef Cauliflower Rice, Tender Beef, Bell Peppers And Green Onions Tossed In A Mongolian-Style Sauce Cauliflower Rice Bowl, Mongolian-Style Beef Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Mongolian-Style Beef Cauliflower Rice, Tender Beef, Bell Peppers And Green Onions Tossed In A Mongolian-Style Sauce Cauliflower Rice Bowl, Mongolian-Style Beef Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 106kcal 6.3Protein 7.1Fat 3.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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