Ingredient

Honey Flavor

Source
Unknown
Not yet classified by editors
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use honey flavor to impart a sweet, honey-like taste to foods and beverages …

What is Honey Flavor?

Honey flavor is a flavoring agent designed to mimic the taste of natural honey. It can be created using natural or artificial ingredients, or a combination of both. The specific components depend on the manufacturer's formulation.

Is Honey Flavor gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Honey Flavor a major allergen?

Honey flavor is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.

What is Honey Flavor used for?

Manufacturers use honey flavor to impart a sweet, honey-like taste to foods and beverages without using actual honey.

Is Honey Flavor safe?

Honey flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food flavoring.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use honey flavor to impart a sweet, honey-like taste to foods and beverages without using actual honey. It is commonly found in baked goods, cereals, snacks, and processed foods where a consistent honey flavor is desired.

Health notes

Honey flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various flavoring substances. At typical consumption levels, it does not pose health risks. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from the use of artificial or natural flavorings within regulatory guidelines.

Allergen info

Honey flavor is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Honey Flavor

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Crunchy Granola NATURE'S PATH Crunchy Granola Cereal 467kcal 10Protein 15Fat 70Carbs Chin Chin, Green Tea, Honey CHIN CHIN Chin Chin, Green Tea, Honey Iced & Bottle Tea 17kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.2Carbs Sunrise Breakfast Touch Of Honey & Chia Biscuits NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Sunrise Breakfast Touch Of Honey & Chia Biscuits Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 460kcal 8Protein 16Fat 72Carbs Crunchy Honey A Delicious Medley Of Corn, Quinoa, Flax, Buckwheat & Amaranth Organic Cereal, Crunchy Honey NATURE'S PATH Crunchy Honey A Delicious Medley Of Corn, Quinoa, Flax, Buckwheat & Amaranth Organic Cereal, Crunchy Honey Cereal 375kcal 5Protein 3.8Fat 87.5Carbs Twist Snack, Honey Nong Shim Co., Ltd. Twist Snack, Honey Other Snacks 464kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 71.4Carbs Honey Ham Steak, Honey Clemens Food Group, LLC Honey Ham Steak, Honey Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 129kcal 15.3Protein 1.8Fat 9.4Carbs NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC Honey Chia-Super Flakes Cereals Cereal 400kcal 9.1Protein 5.5Fat 78.2Carbs ZB Importing Inc. Puck, Filled Creme, Honey, Honey Cream 250kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 10.7Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Boneless Ham Steaks, Honey Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 51% DV per serving 188kcal 16.5Protein 8.2Fat 10.6Carbs The Carrington Tea Company LLC. Carrington Tea, Heavenly Herbal Tea Tea Bags 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Foster Poultry Farms Honey Sriracha Chicken Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 157kcal 12.1Protein 3.6Fat 18.6Carbs Bianco Inc. Hot Honey Chicken Wings, Hot Honey Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 230kcal 17.7Protein 15.0Fat 3.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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