Natural Cheese Flavor
What is Natural Cheese Flavor?
Natural cheese flavor is a flavoring substance derived from real cheese. It is produced by processing cheese through methods like aging, heating, or enzymatic treatment to extract and concentrate its characteristic flavor compounds. The resulting product can be a liquid or powder.
Is Natural Cheese Flavor vegan?
No. Natural Cheese Flavor is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Natural Cheese Flavor a major allergen?
Natural cheese flavor is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Natural Cheese Flavor used for?
Manufacturers use natural cheese flavor to impart or enhance a cheesy taste in food products without using large amounts of actual cheese.
Is Natural Cheese Flavor safe?
In the U.S., natural cheese flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use natural cheese flavor to impart or enhance a cheesy taste in food products without using large amounts of actual cheese. It is commonly found in savory items such as snack foods (chips, crackers, pretzels), sauces, soups, processed meats, and baked goods.
Health notes
In the U.S., natural cheese flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flavorings, and this ingredient is considered safe at typical consumption levels. No significant health concerns are associated with its use in food.
Allergen info
Natural cheese flavor is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 major allergens recognized by the FDA. Therefore, it is considered a milk allergen.
Foods that contain Natural Cheese Flavor
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30.4Fat
4.3Carbs
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0Protein
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145kcal
3.2Protein
12.9Fat
4.8Carbs
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0kcal
0Protein
0Fat
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429kcal
3.6Protein
10.7Fat
78.6Carbs
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6.7Protein
16.7Fat
66.7Carbs
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High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
371kcal
11.2Protein
22.5Fat
32.6Carbs
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200kcal
10Protein
15Fat
6.7Carbs
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381kcal
19.1Protein
33.3Fat
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