Ingredient

Cream Flavors

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add cream flavors to enhance or impart a creamy taste in foods where …

What it is

Cream flavors are compounds that mimic the taste and aroma of cream. They are typically made using a combination of natural and artificial ingredients, including dairy-derived components, esters, and aldehydes, often processed to achieve a specific creamy profile.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cream flavors to enhance or impart a creamy taste in foods where real cream may not be used or to boost the existing creaminess. They are commonly found in baked goods, confectionery, dairy products, and beverages.

Health notes

Cream flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various flavoring substances, and they are permitted for use in foods. At typical consumption levels, they are not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Cream flavors may be derived from milk, which is one of the nine FDA major allergens. Consumers with dairy allergies should check product labels carefully.

Products containing Cream Flavors

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Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Hammond's, Dark Chocolate With A Devil's Food Cake Center, Cupcake, Cupcake Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 500kcal 6.2Protein 29.7Fat 50Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Hammond's, Devil's Food Donut Rich Dark Chocolate With A Sinfully Sweet Cake Filling Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 500kcal 6.2Protein 29.7Fat 50Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Milk Chocolate Bar Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 512kcal 7.0Protein 27.9Fat 55.8Carbs Hammond's Candies Since 1920, LLC Rich Dark Chocolate With A Sinfully Sweet Cake Filling Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 500kcal 6.2Protein 29.7Fat 50Carbs Raley's Milk Chocolate, Red Velvet Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 535kcal 4.7Protein 30.2Fat 58.1Carbs Ingles Markets Inc. Red Velvet Cake Milk Chocolate Bar Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 535kcal 4.7Protein 32.6Fat 60.5Carbs Tops Markets, LLC Tops, Red Velvet Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 512kcal 7.0Protein 30.2Fat 58.1Carbs Astor Chocolate Corp. Red Velvet Milk Chocolate, Red Velvet Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 535kcal 4.7Protein 30.2Fat 58.1Carbs Redstone Foods Inc. Redstone's, White Chocolate Cheesecake Chocolate High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 558kcal 7.0Protein 32.6Fat 58.1Carbs Astor Chocolate Corp. Red Velvet Milk Chocolate, Red Velvet Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving 520kcal 6Protein 30Fat 58Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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