Ingredient

Chicken Type Flavor

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Role in food

Manufacturers add chicken type flavor to foods to enhance or impart a chicken taste …

What it is

Chicken type flavor is a food additive that mimics the taste of chicken. It is typically made from a combination of natural and artificial flavoring compounds, often including yeast extract, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, and spices. The exact composition can vary widely depending on the manufacturer.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add chicken type flavor to foods to enhance or impart a chicken taste without using actual chicken meat. It is commonly found in savory products like frozen dinners, soups, sauces, gravies, and snack foods.

Health notes

Chicken type 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. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of foods containing these flavors.

Allergen info

Chicken type flavor is not derived from one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Chicken Type Flavor

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Conagra Brands Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Frozen Dinner, Homestyle Chicken & Potatoes, 9.9 Ounce, 9.9 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 71kcal 5.7Protein 1.6Fat 8.6Carbs Campbell Soup Company Chicken Gravy Gravy Mix 25kcal 1.7Protein 0Fat 5Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Baked Beans, Vegetarian Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 131kcal 6.9Protein 0.4Fat 25.4Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Hormel, Dinty Moore, Big Bowls Chicken & Dumplings Chili & Stew High in sodium — 41% DV per serving 91kcal 4.6Protein 2.9Fat 12.0Carbs Kahiki Foods, Inc. Chicken Egg Rolls Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 190kcal 6.3Protein 5.1Fat 31.6Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Shredded Cooked Chicken With Chipotle Sauce Other Deli High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 121kcal 15.7Protein 5.7Fat 2.1Carbs La Tortilleria Tapatia, Inc. Fiesta Chicken, White Chicken Over Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees 82kcal 4.7Protein 1.2Fat 10.6Carbs La Tortilleria Tapatia, Inc. White Chicken, Teriyaki Frozen Dinners & Entrees 106kcal 4.7Protein 1.8Fat 16.5Carbs La Tortilleria Tapatia, Inc. White Chicken And Rice Casserole Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 153kcal 5.9Protein 7.1Fat 12.9Carbs Camino Real Foods, Inc. Grilled Chicken Burrito, Southwest Style Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 185kcal 7.9Protein 5.7Fat 25.6Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Grilled Flamebroiled Chicken Breast Patty With Rib Meat On A Sesame Seed Bun Sandwiches, Grilled Chicken Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 259kcal 12.5Protein 8.9Fat 30.4Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Chicken Breast Flame Broiled Sandwiches, Chicken Breast Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 267kcal 14.3Protein 8.6Fat 33.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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