Natural Mushroom Flavor
What is Natural Mushroom Flavor?
Natural mushroom flavor is a flavoring substance derived from mushrooms. It is created by extracting or concentrating the natural flavor compounds found in various types of mushrooms, often using processes like extraction or fermentation.
Is Natural Mushroom Flavor vegan?
Natural Mushroom Flavor is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Natural Mushroom Flavor gluten-free?
Gluten is not typically present unless the product is processed in a facility with gluten-containing grains.
Is Natural Mushroom Flavor a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Natural Mushroom Flavor used for?
Manufacturers add natural mushroom flavor to enhance or impart a savory, umami taste to foods.
Is Natural Mushroom Flavor safe?
Natural mushroom flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add natural mushroom flavor to enhance or impart a savory, umami taste to foods. It is commonly found in savory products such as soups, sauces, rice dishes, pasta, and vegetarian meat alternatives.
Health notes
Natural mushroom flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flavorings, and this ingredient is considered safe when consumed at typical levels. No significant health concerns are associated with its use in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Mushrooms are not among the FDA's nine major food allergens. Gluten is not typically present unless the product is processed in a facility with gluten-containing grains.
Foods that contain Natural Mushroom Flavor
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CHEF'S CUPBOARD
Cream Of Mushroom Condensed Soup, Cream Of Mushroom
High in sodium — 38% DV per serving
79kcal
0.8Protein
4.8Fat
7.9Carbs
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Porcini Mushroom Risotto, Porcini Mushroom
High in sodium — 36% DV per serving
328kcal
9.4Protein
1.6Fat
67.2Carbs
Vigo Importing Company
Premium Risotto With Porcini Mushrooms
High in sodium — 35% DV per serving
339kcal
5.4Protein
0Fat
78.6Carbs
Tabatchnick Fine Foods Inc.
Barley & Mushroom Soup
38kcal
0.9Protein
0.2Fat
8.0Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Half-Moon Ravioli, Mushroom & Cheese
High in sodium — 20% DV per serving
254kcal
11.4Protein
5.3Fat
37.7Carbs
The Kroger Co.
Parmesan Truffle Couscous Fusion, Parmesan Truffle
370kcal
15.2Protein
2.2Fat
71.7Carbs
Full Flavor Foods LLC
Creamy Mushroom Mix For Sauces And Soups
High in sodium — 23% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
520kcal
4Protein
32Fat
48Carbs
Euro-American Brands, LLC
Hunter Spatzle Seasoning Mix, Hunter Spatzle
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
364kcal
9.1Protein
9.1Fat
63.6Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Swedish Meatballs With Egg Noodles.
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving
232kcal
14.8Protein
16.9Fat
5.6Carbs
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Baked Green Bean Casserole
87kcal
3.1Protein
3.9Fat
9.4Carbs
Sweet Earth Natural Foods
Mindbender Earthy Mushrooms, Tuscan Savory Grounds, Spinach And Melty Mozarella & Pepper Jack Quesadilla, Mindbender
186kcal
8.8Protein
8.8Fat
17.7Carbs
Tabatchnick Fine Foods Inc.
Barley & Mushroom Soup, Barley; Mushroom
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
35kcal
1.0Protein
0.3Fat
8.0Carbs
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