Ingredient

Natural Tomato Flavor

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add natural tomato flavor to enhance or impart a tomato taste in foods. …

What is Natural Tomato Flavor?

Natural tomato flavor is made from tomatoes or parts of tomatoes. It is created by extracting or concentrating the natural flavor compounds found in tomatoes through various processing methods.

Is Natural Tomato Flavor vegan?

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

Is Natural Tomato Flavor gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Natural Tomato Flavor a major allergen?

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

What is Natural Tomato Flavor used for?

Manufacturers add natural tomato flavor to enhance or impart a tomato taste in foods.

Is Natural Tomato Flavor safe?

Natural tomato flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add natural tomato flavor to enhance or impart a tomato taste in foods. It is commonly found in savory products like soups, sauces, snacks, and processed meats where a distinct tomato profile is desired.

Health notes

Natural tomato flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated flavorings, but specific evaluations for 'natural tomato flavor' as a distinct ingredient are not always publicly detailed. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. There are no widespread controversies regarding its use.

Allergen info

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

Foods that contain Natural Tomato Flavor

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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