Ingredient

Hickory Seasoning

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Role in food
Manufacturers add hickory seasoning to provide a smoky, savory flavor profile to a variety …

What it is

Hickory seasoning is a flavoring blend that mimics the taste of hickory smoke. It is typically made from a combination of natural and artificial flavors, often including smoke flavorings, spices, and sometimes sweeteners or salt.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add hickory seasoning to provide a smoky, savory flavor profile to a variety of foods. It is commonly found in processed meats, snacks like chips and nuts, sauces, marinades, and dips.

Health notes

Hickory seasoning is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for complex blends like 'hickory seasoning' are not always available. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns related to its use in food.

Allergen info

Hickory seasoning is not typically derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless specific gluten-containing ingredients are added to the blend.

Products containing Hickory Seasoning

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Kraft Heinz Foods Company Grilled Snackers Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 145kcal 13.2Protein 4.0Fat 15.8Carbs Sprout Spout Inc. Hazelwood's, Smokey Sweet Salsa Dips & Salsa 50kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Safeway, Inc. Loaded Potato Soup With Bacon, Loaded Potato Other Soups High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 151kcal 3.7Protein 10.6Fat 9.0Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Smoked Pulled Pork With Gouda Macaroni And Cheese, Smoked With Gouda Macaroni And Cheese Other Deli High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 80% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 185kcal 8.8Protein 7.3Fat 21.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Buffalo Style Chicken With Gouda Macaroni & Cheese, Buffalo Style Other Deli High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 126kcal 7.1Protein 6.2Fat 10.3Carbs Smoked Pulled Pork With Gouda Macaroni & Cheese, Smoked Roth Industries, LLC Smoked Pulled Pork With Gouda Macaroni & Cheese, Smoked Frozen Dinners & Entrees 165kcal 8.8Protein 7.3Fat 15Carbs Roth Industries, LLC Smoked Pulled Pork With Gouda Macaroni & Cheese, Smoked Other Deli High in sodium — 67% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 165kcal 8.8Protein 7.3Fat 15Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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