Ingredient

Greek Oak

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Greek oak is used to impart a smoky flavor and aroma to foods, similar …

What it is

Greek oak is a type of wood, specifically from oak trees native to Greece. It is typically aged and processed to be used in food production.

Why it's used

Greek oak is used to impart a smoky flavor and aroma to foods, similar to wood smoking. It is often found in pickled vegetables, olives, and relishes, and can be used in salad dressings to add a savory note.

Health notes

Greek oak is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for Greek oak are not widely publicized. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Greek oak is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Greek Oak

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The CLH Group USA, Inc. Chef Salad With Turkey & Ham Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 58% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 78% DV per serving 170kcal 7.4Protein 13.8Fat 4.2Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Cobb Salad With Chicken & Bacon Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 74% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 77% DV per serving 171kcal 8.9Protein 12.3Fat 3.8Carbs Target Stores Cobb Salad With Chicken & Bacon, With A Side Of Blue Cheese Dressing Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 74% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 77% DV per serving 171kcal 8.9Protein 12.3Fat 3.8Carbs Target Stores Apple Walnut Salad With Chicken Spring Mix Lettuce, Diced White-Meat Chicken, Green And Red Apples, Blue Cheese, Walnuts & Cranberries, Apple Walnut With Chicken Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 169kcal 5.5Protein 10.2Fat 13.3Carbs Apple Walnut Salad With Chicken Spring Mix Lettuce, Diced White-Meat Chicken, Green And Red Apples, Blue Cheese, Walnuts & Cranberries, Apple Walnut With Chicken Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 169kcal 5.5Protein 10.2Fat 13.3Carbs Cobb Salad With Chicken & Bacon Spring Mix Lettuce, White-Meat Chicken, Egg, Tomatoes, Bacon, Cheddar And Monterey Cheeses & Black Olives, Cobb With Chicken & Bacon Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 74% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 77% DV per serving 171kcal 8.9Protein 12.3Fat 3.8Carbs Chef Salad With Spring Lettuce Mix, Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese & Ham, Chef Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 60% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 75% DV per serving 187kcal 7.1Protein 15.9Fat 4.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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