Flavor And Color
What is Flavor And Color?
Flavor and color are general terms used on ingredient lists to cover a wide range of substances that add taste or visual appeal to food. These can include natural extracts, spices, synthetic compounds, or food-grade dyes. Their specific origin and production method vary greatly depending on the exact ingredient.
Is Flavor And Color a major allergen?
Flavor and color ingredients are not typically derived from the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Flavor And Color used for?
Manufacturers use flavor and color ingredients to enhance the sensory experience of food products.
Is Flavor And Color safe?
Many flavor and color ingredients are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, while others are approved food additives.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use flavor and color ingredients to enhance the sensory experience of food products. They can make foods more appealing by adding desirable tastes, aromas, and visual characteristics. These ingredients are found in a vast array of processed foods, including snacks, sauces, baked goods, and beverages.
Health notes
Many flavor and color ingredients are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, while others are approved food additives. Regulatory bodies like the FDA, EFSA, and JECFA evaluate these substances for safety. For most flavor and color compounds used at typical levels, scientific consensus suggests they pose no significant health risks. However, some individuals may experience sensitivities to specific artificial colors or flavors.
Allergen info
Flavor and color ingredients are not typically derived from the 9 FDA major allergens. However, it is possible for specific flavor or color preparations to contain or be derived from allergens, so checking the full ingredient list or contacting the manufacturer is advised for those with severe allergies. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Flavor And Color
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LIDL
Medium Thai Red Curry Cooking Sauce With Creamed Coconut & Red Peppers, Medium Thai Red Curry With Creamed Coconut & Red Peppers
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
106kcal
0.9Protein
7.1Fat
8.8Carbs
Rocky Mountain Foods, Inc.
Sweet Cajun Fire Butter Toffee And Honey Roasted Peanuts, Zesty Peanuts, Honey Roasted And Cajun Sesame Mix, And Hot Cajun Corn Sticks Trail Mix, Sweet Cajun Fire
500kcal
13.3Protein
33.3Fat
43.3Carbs
Beyond Meat, Inc.
Plant Protein Beast Burger Patties
High in sodium — 21% DV per serving
230kcal
20.4Protein
14.2Fat
6.2Carbs
Brookshire Grocery Company
Brookshire's, Tortilla Chips, Ranch, Ranch
500kcal
7.1Protein
21.4Fat
67.9Carbs
Maya Kaimal Foods, LLC
Chickpea Chips, Sweet Chili
500kcal
7.1Protein
25Fat
57.1Carbs
Beyond Meat, Inc.
Beastly Sliders, Plant-Based Burger Patty With Pea Protein
High in sodium — 21% DV per serving
230kcal
20.4Protein
14.2Fat
6.2Carbs
Rocky Mountain Foods, Inc.
Sweet Cajun Inferno Trail Mix
533kcal
13.3Protein
33.3Fat
46.7Carbs
McLane Group International, L.P.
M.C. Trader, Raspberry Preserves
260kcal
0Protein
0Fat
65Carbs
McLane Group International, L.P.
Raspberry Preserves
260kcal
0Protein
0Fat
65Carbs
Weis Markets, Inc.
Weis Quality, Shrimp
High in sodium — 34% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving
82kcal
10.4Protein
0.4Fat
9.7Carbs
Raley's
Tortilla Chips, Ranch
500kcal
7.1Protein
21.4Fat
67.9Carbs
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Honey Energy Burst Trail Mix, Honey Energy Burst
433kcal
6.7Protein
20Fat
60Carbs
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