Cooked Turkey Meat Including Natural Turkey Juices

This ingredient is turkey meat that has been cooked. It includes the natural juices released from the turkey during the cooking process. The meat is typically processed to be shelf-stable and used as a flavoring or protein source.

Manufacturers add cooked turkey meat including natural turkey juices to provide a savory, meaty flavor and aroma to food products. It is commonly found in dry mixes like gravy, seasonings, and salts, as well as in marinades and tenderizers, where it reconstitutes to add a turkey taste.

Cooked turkey meat including natural turkey juices is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of protein and other nutrients found in turkey. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for this exact preparation are not widely publicized. At typical consumption levels, it is considered safe.