Ingredient

Flavor Enhancer Powder

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Role in food
Manufacturers add flavor enhancer powder to foods to intensify existing flavors and add a …

What it is

Flavor enhancer powder is a blend of ingredients, often including salt, sugar, and yeast extract, designed to boost the savory taste of foods. It is typically manufactured through processes like fermentation and drying to create a concentrated powder form.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add flavor enhancer powder to foods to intensify existing flavors and add a savory (umami) taste. It is commonly found in soups, sauces, snack foods, and processed meats.

Health notes

Flavor enhancer powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. These ingredients are typically consumed in small amounts, and scientific bodies like JECFA have evaluated them. While generally considered safe, some individuals may report sensitivity to certain components.

Allergen info

Depending on the specific ingredients used in the blend, flavor enhancer powder may or may not contain major allergens. It is important to check the product label for specific allergen information.

Products containing Flavor Enhancer Powder

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Beef Flavor Savory Bowl Noodle Soup, Beef Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Beef Flavor Savory Bowl Noodle Soup, Beef Other Soups High in sodium — 75% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 430kcal 9.3Protein 13.9Fat 67.4Carbs Tempura Udon Flavor Noodle Soup Big Bowl, Tempura Udon Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Tempura Udon Flavor Noodle Soup Big Bowl, Tempura Udon Other Soups High in sodium — 58% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 421kcal 7.0Protein 14.0Fat 67.5Carbs Udon Flavor Tempura Noodle Soup, Udon Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Udon Flavor Tempura Noodle Soup, Udon Other Soups High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 440kcal 6.7Protein 13.3Fat 72Carbs Zha Wang Chajang Noodle Dish With Oyster Flavored Sauce, Oyster Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Zha Wang Chajang Noodle Dish With Oyster Flavored Sauce, Oyster All Noodles High in sodium — 60% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 425kcal 6.7Protein 13.4Fat 68.7Carbs Spicy Seafood Flavored Champong Noodle Soup, Spicy Seafood Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Spicy Seafood Flavored Champong Noodle Soup, Spicy Seafood Other Soups High in sodium — 77% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 438kcal 6.9Protein 15.4Fat 68.5Carbs Beef & Fermented Bean Ansung Noodle Soup, Beef & Fermented Bean Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Beef & Fermented Bean Ansung Noodle Soup, Beef & Fermented Bean Other Soups High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 429kcal 9.5Protein 14.3Fat 66.7Carbs Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Spicy Seafood Flavor Chapaguri Jjajang Noodles, Spicy Seafood All Noodles High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 439kcal 7.0Protein 14.9Fat 69.3Carbs Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Chapaguri Jjajang Noodles With Spicy Seafood, Spicy Seafood All Noodles High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 439kcal 7.0Protein 14.9Fat 69.3Carbs Zha Wang Chajang Noodle Dish With Oyster Flavored Sauce, Oyster Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Zha Wang Chajang Noodle Dish With Oyster Flavored Sauce, Oyster All Noodles High in sodium — 60% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 425kcal 6.7Protein 13.4Fat 68.7Carbs Beef & Fermented Bean Ansung Noodle Soup With Shiitake Mushroom, Beef & Fermented Bean With Shiitake Mushroom Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Beef & Fermented Bean Ansung Noodle Soup With Shiitake Mushroom, Beef & Fermented Bean With Shiitake Mushroom Other Soups High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 429kcal 9.5Protein 14.3Fat 66.7Carbs Spicy Seafood Flavor Neoguri Udon Type Noodles, Spicy Seafood Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Spicy Seafood Flavor Neoguri Udon Type Noodles, Spicy Seafood All Noodles High in sodium — 40% DV per serving 433kcal 6.7Protein 11.7Fat 73.3Carbs Gourmet Spicy Shin Noodle Soup, Gourmet Spicy Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Gourmet Spicy Shin Noodle Soup, Gourmet Spicy Other Soups High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 433kcal 8.3Protein 13.3Fat 68.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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