Ingredient

Mushroom Base

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add mushroom base to enhance the savory flavor of foods, particularly in products …

What it is

Mushroom base is a concentrated flavoring made from cooked mushrooms, often including mushroom broth or extract. It is used to impart a savory, umami flavor to foods, mimicking the taste of cooked mushrooms.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add mushroom base to enhance the savory flavor of foods, particularly in products where a distinct mushroom taste is desired. It is commonly found in frozen dinners, soups, gravies, and savory meat dishes.

Health notes

Mushroom base is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring ingredient. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated mushroom extracts, and EFSA has reviewed flavorings. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns for most consumers.

Allergen info

Mushroom base is not derived from any of the FDA's major allergens (milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame). It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Mushroom Base

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CUISINE ADVENTURES Organic Savory 3 Grains Meals Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 81kcal 2.8Protein 1.8Fat 13.3Carbs GREAT AMERICAN Fully Cooked Beef Patties For Salisbury Steak With Mushroom Gravy Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 236kcal 14.3Protein 16.4Fat 6.4Carbs Caesar's Pasta, LLC Caesar's, Mac & Cheese Made With Rice Pasta, Portabello Mushroom, Portabello Mushroom Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 208kcal 5.9Protein 6.9Fat 29.7Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Chicken Wellington Pastry Bites Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 235kcal 10.6Protein 11.8Fat 22.4Carbs Smart & Final Iris Corporation Vegetable Lasagna Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 115kcal 5.8Protein 4.0Fat 12.8Carbs Glencourt Inc. Turkey Meatloaf Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 90kcal 6.8Protein 2.6Fat 11.3Carbs Glencourt Inc. Butternut Squash Ravioli, Classics Frozen Dinners & Entrees 102kcal 3.5Protein 2.8Fat 16.5Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Pork Ramen Meal Kit Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 77% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 172kcal 8.8Protein 7.9Fat 15.9Carbs The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cream Of Mushroom Other Soups High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 41kcal 0.4Protein 1.4Fat 6.1Carbs Overhill Farms, Inc. Chicken Marsala Roasted Chicken Tenders In Marsala Wine Sauce Over Pasta With Vegetables, Chicken Marsala Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 93kcal 5.3Protein 2.3Fat 12.1Carbs Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc. Crimini Mushroom Ravioli Pasta by Shape & Type High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 219kcal 11.4Protein 7.0Fat 24.6Carbs Carla's Pasta Inc. Wild Mushroom Pesto Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces 233kcal 3.3Protein 20Fat 6.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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