Ingredient

Mesquite

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Mesquite powder is used as a natural sweetener and flavoring agent. Its unique taste …

What it is

Mesquite is a type of shrub or tree native to the Americas. The pods of the mesquite tree are dried and ground into a powder. This powder has a naturally sweet, smoky flavor.

Why it's used

Mesquite powder is used as a natural sweetener and flavoring agent. Its unique taste adds a smoky, caramel-like note to foods. It is often found in chocolate products, baked goods, and beverages.

Health notes

Mesquite powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It contains fiber, protein, and minerals. JECFA has evaluated mesquite and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). Research is ongoing into its potential health benefits, but it is not approved to treat or prevent any disease.

Allergen info

Mesquite is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Mesquite

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Onnit Labs, LLC Onnit, Hemp Force, Vanill - Acai Powdered Drinks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 548kcal 35.7Protein 33.3Fat 28.6Carbs Ugly Dawg Foods Inc Stirs The Soul, Maca Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 571kcal 10.7Protein 46.4Fat 32.1Carbs 65% Golden Dark Drinking Chocolate With Turmeric, Maca & Cardamom, Turmeric, Maca & Cardamom CaCoCo, Inc. 65% Golden Dark Drinking Chocolate With Turmeric, Maca & Cardamom, Turmeric, Maca & Cardamom Powdered Drinks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 600kcal 10Protein 45Fat 40Carbs White Chocolate Latte Organic Superfood Truffle, White Chocolate Latte Sunflour Baking Co. White Chocolate Latte Organic Superfood Truffle, White Chocolate Latte Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 581kcal 7.0Protein 48.8Fat 34.9Carbs Essential Living Foods Coco Gogo Energy Elixir Chocolate Drink Mix Powdered Drinks 389kcal 5.6Protein 8.3Fat 83.3Carbs Ebars LLC Organic Chocolate Peanut Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 433kcal 22.2Protein 20Fat 48.9Carbs Yes Life Foods, Inc. Yesgagao, Dirty, Botanical Chocolate Bar Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 572kcal 4Protein 44Fat 36Carbs Simmie J's Barbeque Sauce Gourmet, Hickory Herbs & Spices 2600kcal 733Protein 267Fat 0.1Carbs Tepache Co. Cactus Prickly Pear Tepache Fermented Beverage, Cactus Prickly Pear Other Drinks 11kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.0Carbs Sunflour Baking Co. Chocolate Mocha Truffle, Chocolate Mocha Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 488kcal 7.0Protein 27.9Fat 62.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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