Ingredient

Bourbon Flavor

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Role in food

Manufacturers add bourbon flavor to foods to impart a sweet, smoky, and slightly alcoholic …

What it is

Bourbon flavor is a flavoring agent that mimics the taste and aroma of bourbon whiskey. It is typically made using a combination of natural and artificial flavor compounds, often including extracts from oak, vanilla, caramel, and sometimes a small amount of actual bourbon or its byproducts.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add bourbon flavor to foods to impart a sweet, smoky, and slightly alcoholic taste profile without the alcohol content. It is frequently used in processed meats like pepperoni and ham, as well as in salad dressings, marinades, and baked goods.

Health notes

Bourbon flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated many flavoring substances, and while specific evaluations for 'bourbon flavor' as a whole may vary, individual components are assessed for safety. At typical consumption levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Bourbon Flavor

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The Hillshire Brands Company Hillshire Farm, Smokey Bourbon Smoked Ham Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 122kcal 18.4Protein 3.1Fat 4.1Carbs Vita Food Products, Inc. Jim Beam, Bourbon Blackened Tilapia Frozen Fish & Seafood 106kcal 20.4Protein 2.2Fat 1.8Carbs Wright Brand Foods, Ltd Wright, Bigger Better Bacon Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 571kcal 35.7Protein 50Fat 0Carbs The Hampton Popcorn Company, Inc. Dark Chocolate Maple Bourbon Crunch Gourmet Popcorn, Dark Chocolate Maple Bourbon Crunch Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 429kcal 3.6Protein 16.1Fat 75Carbs Hanover Foods Corporation Bourbon Style Baked Beans, Bourbon Style Canned & Bottled Beans 115kcal 4.6Protein 0.4Fat 23.1Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Chocolate Bourbon Walnut Pie, Chocolate Bourbon Walnut Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 416kcal 5.6Protein 21.6Fat 50.4Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Maple Bourbon Flavored Butternut Squash, Maple Bourbon Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 47kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 12.9Carbs Honey Smoked Fish Holdings LLC Sweet Bourbon Honey Smoked Salmon, Sweet Bourbon Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 286kcal 21.4Protein 23.2Fat 1.8Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc Armour Burbon Barbecue Vienna Sausage, 7g Protein Per Serving, 4.6 oz Can Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 33% DV per serving —kcal 9.3Protein 13.3Fat 8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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