Ingredient

Natural Mustard Flavor

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add natural mustard flavor to impart a savory, pungent, and slightly spicy taste …

What is Natural Mustard Flavor?

Natural mustard flavor is derived from mustard seeds. The seeds are processed to extract their characteristic pungent and spicy flavor compounds, which are then concentrated and stabilized for use in food products.

Is Natural Mustard Flavor vegan?

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

Is Natural Mustard Flavor a major allergen?

Mustard is not one of the FDA's 9 major allergens.

What is Natural Mustard Flavor used for?

Manufacturers add natural mustard flavor to impart a savory, pungent, and slightly spicy taste to foods.

Is Natural Mustard Flavor safe?

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

Why it's used

Manufacturers add natural mustard flavor to impart a savory, pungent, and slightly spicy taste to foods. It is commonly found in salad dressings, marinades, snack foods like chips and pretzels, and processed meats.

Health notes

Natural mustard flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flavorings, but specific evaluations for 'natural mustard flavor' as a distinct entity are not always available. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Mustard is not one of the FDA's 9 major allergens. However, individuals with mustard allergies should avoid products containing this ingredient.

Foods that contain Natural Mustard Flavor

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Snack Mix Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Snack Mix Other Snacks 455kcal 9.1Protein 13.6Fat 72.7Carbs Honey Dijon Ready To Serve Dressing Packets, Honey Dijon PANOS Brands LLC Honey Dijon Ready To Serve Dressing Packets, Honey Dijon Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Honey Mustard Trail Mix, Honey Mustard Star Snacks Co., Inc. Honey Mustard Trail Mix, Honey Mustard Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 500kcal 10.7Protein 25Fat 60.7Carbs Toast-Sized Three Varieties Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon Slices Berger Paints Trinidad Limited Toast-Sized Three Varieties Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon Slices Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 143kcal 21.4Protein 3.6Fat 8.9Carbs Hot Deli Mustard, Hot Deli Hot Deli Mustard, Hot Deli Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Honey Dijon Dressing, Honey Dijon PANOS Brands LLC Honey Dijon Dressing, Honey Dijon Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs TH Foods, Inc. Crispy Mix, Bold Other Snacks 464kcal 7.1Protein 21.4Fat 67.9Carbs Wehah Farm Inc Honey Dijon Rice Chips, Honey Dijon Other Snacks 500kcal 7.1Protein 25Fat 64.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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