Ingredient

Chicken Powder

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add chicken powder to provide a concentrated chicken flavor and umami taste. It …

What it is

Chicken powder is a dried, ground form of chicken, often made from cooked chicken meat and bones. It is used to add a savory, chicken-like flavor to foods. The process typically involves dehydrating chicken broth or cooked chicken.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add chicken powder to provide a concentrated chicken flavor and umami taste. It is commonly found in dry soup mixes, instant noodles, spice blends, sauces, and savory snacks like chips and pretzels.

Health notes

Chicken powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated similar flavor enhancers. While generally considered safe in typical food amounts, some individuals may be sensitive to the sodium content often present in products containing chicken powder.

Allergen info

Chicken is not one of the 9 major allergens. Gluten is not typically present unless added during processing. Not a major allergen.

Products containing Chicken Powder

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SPARTAN Chunky Soup Canned Soup High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 82kcal 2.9Protein 5.3Fat 6.1Carbs Pasta Sides Chicken Flavor Broccoli Lipton Pasta Sides Chicken Flavor Broccoli Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 29% DV per serving 371kcal 12.9Protein 4.0Fat 69.3Carbs Pasta Sides Chicken Flavor Lipton Pasta Sides Chicken Flavor Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 365kcal 12.7Protein 3.2Fat 69.8Carbs FRESH & EASY Chicken Tortilla Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 42% DV per serving 54kcal 3.9Protein 1.6Fat 6.1Carbs Schoko Butterkeks GUT & GUNSTIG Schoko Butterkeks Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 7.1Protein 24.3Fat 61.4Carbs Dark Chocolate Butter Biscuits GUT & GUNSTIG Dark Chocolate Butter Biscuits Cookies & Biscuits 521kcal 6.4Protein 29.3Fat 55.7Carbs FREEDOM'S CHOICE Chicken Broth Canned Soup High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 4kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 0.4Carbs PATIO Chicken Burrito Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 190kcal 7.8Protein 3.5Fat 30.3Carbs SHURFINE Ready To Serve Chicken Broth, Chicken Canned Soup High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 4kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 0.4Carbs SHURFINE Chunky Gumbo With Chicken & Andouille Sausage Soup, Gumbo Canned Soup High in sodium — 29% DV per serving 57kcal 2.9Protein 1.6Fat 7.8Carbs MAMA COZZI'S PIZZA KITCHEN Diced White Meat Chicken, Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses, Spinach, Diced Tomatoes, Bacon And Creamy Roasted Garlic Sauce Fire Baked Crust Chicken Club Pizza, Chicken Club Pizza High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 200kcal 10.7Protein 6.7Fat 26Carbs Tuscan Inspired Chicken Flatbread Pizza, Tuscan Inspired Chicken MAMA COZZI'S Tuscan Inspired Chicken Flatbread Pizza, Tuscan Inspired Chicken Pizza High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 206kcal 9.6Protein 6.6Fat 27.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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