Natural Pecan Flavor
What is Natural Pecan Flavor?
Natural pecan flavor is created using compounds extracted from pecans or other natural sources. These compounds are then combined to mimic the taste and aroma of pecans.
Is Natural Pecan Flavor a major allergen?
Pecans are a major allergen (tree nut).
What is Natural Pecan Flavor used for?
Manufacturers add natural pecan flavor to foods to impart a nutty, sweet taste reminiscent of pecans.
Is Natural Pecan Flavor safe?
Natural pecan flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add natural pecan flavor to foods to impart a nutty, sweet taste reminiscent of pecans. It is commonly found in baked goods like muffins and pastries, as well as in ice cream and breakfast cereals.
Health notes
Natural pecan 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, and they are typically considered safe at the levels used in food. There are no widespread health concerns associated with natural pecan flavor at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Pecans are a major allergen (tree nut). If the natural pecan flavor is derived directly from pecans, it would be considered a major allergen. Products containing it should be labeled accordingly.
Foods that contain Natural Pecan Flavor
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Troyer Dist. Co.
Sugar Free Roasted Pecan Flavored Syrup, Roasted Pecan
300kcal
0Protein
0Fat
80Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Butter Pecan Flavored Ice Cream With Roasted Pecan Pieces, Butter Pecan
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
236kcal
3.4Protein
15.7Fat
22.5Carbs
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Crn Oat Cereal Banana Nut
393kcal
7.1Protein
5.4Fat
78.6Carbs
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Crn Oat Cereal Banana Nut
393kcal
7.1Protein
5.4Fat
78.6Carbs
GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Banana Nut Cheerios Cereal
393kcal
7.1Protein
5.4Fat
78.6Carbs
General Mills, Inc.
Banana Nut Sweetened Whole Grain Oat Cereal, Banana Nut
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
389kcal
8.3Protein
5.6Fat
80.6Carbs
Wells Enterprises, Inc.
Light Ice Cream, Butter Pecan
153kcal
5.6Protein
6.2Fat
25Carbs
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Praline Pecan Muffins, Praline Pecan
409kcal
6.1Protein
22.7Fat
48.5Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Butter Pecan
High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving
224kcal
3.0Protein
11.9Fat
23.9Carbs
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Praline Pecan Jumbo Muffins, Praline Pecan
High in added sugars — 60% DV per serving
396kcal
4.7Protein
21.7Fat
49.1Carbs
Fiesta Mart Inc.
Ice Cream, Butter Pecan
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
255kcal
4.3Protein
16.0Fat
23.4Carbs
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