Ingredient

Cider Flavor

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Role in food
Manufacturers use cider flavor to impart a sweet, fruity, and slightly tart apple-like taste …

What it is

Cider flavor is a flavoring agent designed to mimic the taste and aroma of apple cider. It is typically made using a blend of natural and artificial ingredients, including esters, aldehydes, and other aromatic compounds, often with a base of apple-derived materials or other fruit extracts.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use cider flavor to impart a sweet, fruity, and slightly tart apple-like taste to a variety of foods. It is commonly found in baked goods, beverages, candies, sauces, and marinades where a distinct apple cider profile is desired.

Health notes

Cider 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 'cider flavor' may vary. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Evidence for health impacts is generally limited to the safety of individual components, which are used in very small amounts.

Allergen info

Cider flavor is not typically derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless specific gluten-containing ingredients are added to the flavor blend, which is uncommon.

Products containing Cider Flavor

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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