Ingredient

Lobster Base

Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use lobster base to add a rich, savory seafood taste to a variety …

What is Lobster Base?

Lobster base is a concentrated flavoring made from cooked lobster meat, often combined with other ingredients like salt, sugar, and spices. It is designed to impart a strong lobster flavor to dishes.

Is Lobster Base vegan?

No. Lobster Base is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.

Is Lobster Base gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Lobster Base a major allergen?

Lobster base is derived from shellfish, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is Lobster Base used for?

Manufacturers use lobster base to add a rich, savory seafood taste to a variety of foods.

Is Lobster Base safe?

Lobster base is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use lobster base to add a rich, savory seafood taste to a variety of foods. It is commonly found in soups, chowders, bisques, sauces, and seafood-seasoned pasta dishes.

Health notes

Lobster base is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated similar flavoring substances. At typical consumption levels, it contributes sodium and flavor without known adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Lobster base is derived from shellfish, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Lobster Base

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Lobster Filled Tortellini Pasta With A Pink Tarragon Flavored Tomato Sauce, Lobster Cadence Kitchen Lobster Filled Tortellini Pasta With A Pink Tarragon Flavored Tomato Sauce, Lobster Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 150kcal 7.1Protein 6.4Fat 16.4Carbs
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Lobster Ravioli, Lobster Stuffed Foods Lobster Ravioli, Lobster Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 200kcal 10Protein 7.9Fat 21.4Carbs
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Maine Lobster Maine Lobster Meat And Ricotta Wrapped In A Thin Dough, Maine Lobster RANA Maine Lobster Maine Lobster Meat And Ricotta Wrapped In A Thin Dough, Maine Lobster Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 243kcal 9.7Protein 8.7Fat 34.0Carbs
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Lobster Tortellini Lobster Filled Tortellini Pasta In A Pink Tarragon-Flavored Tomato Sauce, Lobster Tortellini Open Nature Lobster Tortellini Lobster Filled Tortellini Pasta In A Pink Tarragon-Flavored Tomato Sauce, Lobster Tortellini Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 150kcal 7.0Protein 6.6Fat 16.3Carbs
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Lobster Bisque, Lobster Publix Lobster Bisque, Lobster Other Soups High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 80% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 117kcal 2.5Protein 9.2Fat 6.0Carbs
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Seafood & Lobster Dip, Seafood; Lobster Salads Of The Sea Seafood & Lobster Dip, Seafood; Lobster Dips & Salsa High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 303kcal 6.1Protein 27.3Fat 9.1Carbs
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Buttery Flavor Seafood & Lobster Dip Sea Gold Buttery Flavor Seafood & Lobster Dip Dips & Salsa High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 242kcal 9.1Protein 27.3Fat 6.1Carbs
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Maine Lobster Ravioli Giovanni Rana Maine Lobster Ravioli Other Deli High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 243kcal 9.7Protein 8.7Fat 34.0Carbs
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Yankee Trader Seafood Lobster Rangoon, 12 Count, 11 Oz Yankee Trader Seafood Yankee Trader Seafood Lobster Rangoon, 12 Count, 11 Oz Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 255kcal 7.8Protein 5.9Fat 17.6Carbs
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Shrimp & Lobster Ravioli, Shrimp & Lobster RANA Shrimp & Lobster Ravioli, Shrimp & Lobster Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 272kcal 10.7Protein 9.7Fat 33.0Carbs
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The Original Soup Man The Original Soup Man, Lobster Bisque Other Soups High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 102kcal 2.0Protein 6.5Fat 8.6Carbs
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Pick Place Chowder Smoked Salmon Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving 128kcal 4.0Protein 9.7Fat 7.5Carbs
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Vip Seafood Lobster Quinoa Bites Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 247kcal 8.2Protein 7.1Fat 38.8Carbs
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Pike Place Chowder Seafood Bisque Other Soups High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 115kcal 2.6Protein 9.2Fat 4.8Carbs
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Sonoma Seafoods Wild Salmon Pinwheel With Lobster Stuffing Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 204kcal 15.5Protein 10.6Fat 11.3Carbs
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Legal Sea Foods Lobster & Shrimp Mac N' Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 73% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving 203kcal 11.0Protein 10.1Fat 15.9Carbs
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Emeril'S Emeril's, Creole Creations Shrimp Etouffee Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 106kcal 4.0Protein 6.2Fat 9.2Carbs
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Keys Fisheries Keys Fisheries, Lobster Chowder Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 45% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 114kcal 2.5Protein 8.0Fat 7.6Carbs
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Joseph'S Gourmet Pasta Maine Lobster & Shrimp Ravioli Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 42% DV per serving 194kcal 10.6Protein 3.5Fat 28.2Carbs
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Seviroli Premium Lobster Ravioli Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 175kcal 8.3Protein 4.2Fat 25.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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