Ingredient

Natural Key Lime Flavor

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add natural key lime flavor to impart a distinct tart and floral citrus …

What is Natural Key Lime Flavor?

Natural key lime flavor is derived from the key lime fruit (Citrus aurantiifolia). It is created by extracting aromatic compounds from the fruit's peel, juice, or essential oils through processes like distillation or solvent extraction.

Is Natural Key Lime Flavor vegan?

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

Is Natural Key Lime Flavor gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Natural Key Lime Flavor a major allergen?

Natural key lime flavor is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is Natural Key Lime Flavor used for?

Manufacturers add natural key lime flavor to impart a distinct tart and floral citrus taste to foods.

Is Natural Key Lime Flavor safe?

Natural key lime flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add natural key lime flavor to impart a distinct tart and floral citrus taste to foods. It is commonly found in baked goods like cookies and cakes, as well as snacks such as popcorn and pretzels, and dairy products like yogurt.

Health notes

Natural key lime flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flavoring substances, and typically find them safe at levels used in food. There is no widespread controversy or significant health concern associated with the typical consumption of natural flavors.

Allergen info

Natural key lime flavor is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Natural Key Lime Flavor

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Eli's Chicago's Cheesecake Key Lime Cheesecake, Key Lime Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 368kcal 5.3Protein 26.3Fat 28.1Carbs

Olipop Lemon Lime Soda, Lemon Lime Soda 14kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.5Carbs

Olipop Lemon Lime Soda, Lemon Lime Soda 14kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.5Carbs Tropical Foods Inc. Hayden Valley Foods, Yogurt Pretzels, Key Lime, Key Lime Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 20Fat 72.5Carbs Global 13 Publications, Inc Cheesecake, Key Lime Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 270kcal 8Protein 15Fat 33Carbs Brent & Sam's Cookies, Inc. Gourmet Cookie, Key Lime White Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 4.2Protein 25Fat 66.7Carbs Nash Finch Company Natural Cookies, Key Lime White Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 4.2Protein 25Fat 66.7Carbs Global 13 Publications, Inc Key Lime Cheesecake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 300kcal 5Protein 15Fat 37Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Tea Cookies, Key Lime Cookies & Biscuits 467kcal 3.3Protein 16.7Fat 73.3Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Premium Crispy Key Lime Snaps, Key Lime Snaps Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 66.7Carbs J & M Foods, Inc. Festive Selections, White Chocolate Key Lime Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 4.2Protein 25Fat 62.5Carbs J & M Foods, Inc. Crispy Key Lime Snaps Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 66.7Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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