Ingredient

Mushroom Flavor

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Role in food

Manufacturers add mushroom flavor to foods to impart a savory, umami taste without using …

What it is

Mushroom flavor is a flavoring agent designed to mimic the taste and aroma of mushrooms. It can be derived from natural sources like actual mushrooms or created synthetically using various chemical compounds. The specific ingredients and production methods vary by manufacturer.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add mushroom flavor to foods to impart a savory, umami taste without using actual mushrooms. It is commonly found in products like gravies, soups, sauces, frozen meals, and snack foods, enhancing their overall flavor profile.

Health notes

Mushroom 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, but specific evaluations for 'mushroom flavor' as a broad category are not always detailed. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Research on the health impacts of specific synthetic flavoring compounds is ongoing.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Mushroom Flavor

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Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Comfort Bakes Chicken And Rice, 10 OZ Grain Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 43% DV per serving 99kcal 6.7Protein 2.8Fat 11.3Carbs Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Steak And Roasted Potato Dinner, 13.6 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 50% DV per serving 86kcal 5.2Protein 2.6Fat 10.7Carbs Conagra Brands AWARD CUISINE Chicken And Dumplings, 95 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 119kcal 6.2Protein 6.2Fat 9.3Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, 100% Pure Beef 1/3 Pound Patties With Swiss Cheese & Mushroom Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 258kcal 15.2Protein 20.5Fat 2.0Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Weis, Homestyle Gravy, Mushroom, Mushroom Gravy Mix 40kcal 0Protein 1.6Fat 6.5Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Shoprite, Gravy, Mushroom, Mushroom Gravy Mix 42kcal 0Protein 1.7Fat 6.7Carbs

Link Snacks, Inc. Jack Link's, Meat Snacks, Beef Jerky, Steakhouse Recipe, Steakhouse Recipe Other Snacks High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 286kcal 42.9Protein 3.6Fat 14.3Carbs Fresh Food Manufacturing Luscious Lentil Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 36% DV per serving 51kcal 3.0Protein 1.3Fat 7.7Carbs Delice De France Inc. Roasted Mushroom Ravioli Pasta by Shape & Type High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 200kcal 8Protein 7Fat 28Carbs Seeds Of Change Incorporated Seven Whole Grains Flavored Rice Dishes 364kcal 9.1Protein 3.0Fat 72.7Carbs Little Town Jerky Company Incorporated Bratwurst Mushroom & Swiss Cheese, Mushroom & Swiss Cheese Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 250kcal 15.5Protein 17.9Fat 6.0Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Harris Teeter, Fresh Foods Market, Portobello Mushroom & Cheese Tortelloni Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 282kcal 10Protein 4.5Fat 51.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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