Ingredient

Natural Cucumber Flavor

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add natural cucumber flavor to foods and beverages to impart or enhance a …

What is Natural Cucumber Flavor?

Natural cucumber flavor is a flavoring substance derived from cucumber. It is created by extracting aromatic compounds from cucumbers through processes like distillation or solvent extraction, concentrating the essence of cucumber's taste and smell.

Is Natural Cucumber Flavor vegan?

Natural Cucumber Flavor is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Natural Cucumber Flavor gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Natural Cucumber Flavor a major allergen?

Cucumber is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.

What is Natural Cucumber Flavor used for?

Manufacturers add natural cucumber flavor to foods and beverages to impart or enhance a cucumber taste.

Is Natural Cucumber Flavor safe?

Natural cucumber flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add natural cucumber flavor to foods and beverages to impart or enhance a cucumber taste. It is commonly found in flavored waters, sparkling beverages, snacks like chips and pretzels, and sometimes in dressings or dips.

Health notes

Natural cucumber flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for 'natural cucumber flavor' as a distinct entity may vary. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. There are no widespread controversies regarding its safety.

Allergen info

Cucumber is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten. Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Natural Cucumber Flavor

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Aura Bora LLC Lavender Cucumber Flavored Herbal Sparkling Water, Lavender Cucumber Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs

Sugarox Candy Studio LLC Cucumber Extravaganza Flavored Cucumber Candy Filled With Chili, Lime And A Touch Of Sea Salt, Cucumber Extravaganza Candy High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 400kcal 0Protein 0Fat 93.3Carbs COST PLUS Cost Plus, Sparkling Essence Water, Cucumber, Cucumber Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs PHOCUS Cucumber Sparkling Water, Cucumber Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Frito-Lay Company Lay's, Wavy Potato Chips, Greek Tzatziki, Greek Tzatziki Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 530kcal 7.1Protein 35.3Fat 53Carbs Frito-Lay Company Potato Chips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 541kcal 7.1Protein 32.9Fat 54.1Carbs Frito-Lay Company Potato Chips, Greek Tzatziki Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 53.6Carbs Frito-Lay Company Potato Chips, Greek Tzatziki Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 53.6Carbs Pap's Fine Products Fresh & Easy, Just Squeezed Lemonade Drink, Cucumber & Mint, Cucumber & Mint Other Drinks 50kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.9Carbs Pap's Fine Products Fresh & Easy, Squeezed Lemonade, Cucumber & Mint, Cucumber & Mint Soda 50kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.9Carbs Deluvia, Inc. Cucumber Dill Gourmet Dip Mix Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 50Carbs Lifeway Foods Inc. Cucumber Veggie Kefir Cultured Lowfat Milk Veggie Blend, Cucumber Yogurt 42kcal 3.8Protein 0.8Fat 5Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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