Ingredient

Natural Hardwood Smoke

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Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use natural hardwood smoke primarily as a flavoring agent to create a desirable …

What is Natural Hardwood Smoke?

Natural hardwood smoke is produced by burning wood, typically from hardwoods like oak, hickory, or maple. The smoke is then captured and used to impart a smoky flavor and aroma to foods. It can be applied directly or indirectly through smoke-infused ingredients.

Is Natural Hardwood Smoke gluten-free?

Natural hardwood smoke is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

What is Natural Hardwood Smoke used for?

Manufacturers use natural hardwood smoke primarily as a flavoring agent to create a desirable smoky taste in foods.

Is Natural Hardwood Smoke safe?

Natural hardwood smoke is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use natural hardwood smoke primarily as a flavoring agent to create a desirable smoky taste in foods. It is commonly found in processed meats, fish, cheeses, and snacks. It can also contribute to the color and preservation of some products.

Health notes

Natural hardwood smoke is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. Smoke flavoring contains compounds that have been studied for potential health effects. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated smoke flavorings, but they do not set specific numerical limits. Research is ongoing regarding the long-term health impacts of consuming smoked foods, with some studies suggesting potential risks associated with certain compounds in smoke, while others indicate safety at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Natural hardwood smoke is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Natural Hardwood Smoke

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Echo Falls, Smoked Salmon, Cracked Pepper, Cracked Pepper Circle Sea Seafoods Ltd. Echo Falls, Smoked Salmon, Cracked Pepper, Cracked Pepper Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 175kcal 22.8Protein 7.9Fat 1.8Carbs Sockeye Salmon, Smoked Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Sockeye Salmon, Smoked Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 125kcal 25Protein 2.7Fat 0Carbs Smocked Scottish Style Salmon Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Smocked Scottish Style Salmon Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 125kcal 23.2Protein 4.5Fat 0Carbs Echofalls, Traditional Pure Smoked Salmon Circle Sea Seafoods Ltd. Echofalls, Traditional Pure Smoked Salmon Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 175kcal 22.8Protein 7.9Fat 1.8Carbs Wild Caught Nova Salmon Los Angeles Smoking & Curing Wild Caught Nova Salmon Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 105kcal 17.5Protein 1.8Fat 3.5Carbs Pastrami Smoked Salmon Seafood, Smoked Acme Smoked Fish Corporation Pastrami Smoked Salmon Seafood, Smoked Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 123kcal 22.8Protein 4.4Fat 0Carbs Smoked Atlantic Nova Salmon, Smoked Atlantic Los Angeles Smoking & Curing Smoked Atlantic Nova Salmon, Smoked Atlantic Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 193kcal 19.3Protein 10.5Fat 7.0Carbs Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Smoked Ahold USA, Inc. Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Smoked Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 129kcal 21.2Protein 4.7Fat 0Carbs Hot Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Hot Smoked Whole Foods Market, Inc. Hot Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Hot Smoked Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 158kcal 21.1Protein 7.0Fat 1.8Carbs Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon Whole Foods Market, Inc. Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon Fish & Seafood 228kcal 19.3Protein 15.8Fat 1.8Carbs Apple Wood Smoked Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Candy, Apple Wood Smoked Circle Sea Seafoods Ltd. Apple Wood Smoked Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Candy, Apple Wood Smoked Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 53% DV per serving 246kcal 26.3Protein 14.0Fat 7.0Carbs Traditional Beech Wood Smoked Norwegian Atlantic Salmon, Traditional Beech Wood Smoked Circle Sea Seafoods Ltd. Traditional Beech Wood Smoked Norwegian Atlantic Salmon, Traditional Beech Wood Smoked Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 29% DV per serving 158kcal 22.8Protein 7.9Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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