Ingredient

Onion Flavor

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Role in food
Manufacturers use onion flavor to add or enhance the savory, pungent taste of onions …

What it is

Onion flavor is a flavoring substance designed to mimic the taste and aroma of onions. It can be derived from natural sources like dehydrated onions or created synthetically using various chemical compounds that replicate onion's flavor profile.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use onion flavor to add or enhance the savory, pungent taste of onions in foods without using the actual vegetable. It is commonly found in processed foods like soups, sauces, snacks, seasonings, and savory baked goods.

Health notes

Onion flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for 'onion flavor' as a general category are not always detailed. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Onion Flavor

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Hy-Vee, Inc. Mixed Vegetables With Carrots, Potatoes, Celery, Sweet Peas, Green Beans, Corn & Lima Beans Canned Vegetables 24kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5.6Carbs FORTUNE Ramen, Miso Pork Other Soups 172kcal 6.1Protein 3.0Fat 29.3Carbs Sweet Spicy Tuna, Sweet Spicy LIDL Sweet Spicy Tuna, Sweet Spicy Canned Tuna 127kcal 18.3Protein 0.7Fat 11.3Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Potatoes, Celery, Peas, Green Beans, Corn & Lima Beans, Mixed Vegetables Canned Vegetables 24kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5.6Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Sausage, Egg & Cheese Seasoned Sausage With Scrambled Eggs & Cheddar Cheese In A Crispy Golden Crust Breakfast Stuffed Sandwiches, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 276kcal 7.1Protein 11.8Fat 33.1Carbs Smart & Final Iris Corporation Baked Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 115kcal 5.4Protein 0.8Fat 22.3Carbs McIlhenny Company Spartan, Mixed Vegetables Canned Vegetables 28kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5.6Carbs Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Bumble Bee, Sensations, Seasoned Tuna Medley, Spicy Thai Chili, Spicy Thai Chili Canned Tuna 159kcal 18.6Protein 5.3Fat 9.7Carbs Thai Sweet Chili A Fishless Tuna Atlantic Natural Foods LLC Thai Sweet Chili A Fishless Tuna Entrees, Sides & Small Meals 106kcal 10.6Protein 0.6Fat 15.3Carbs Cardenas Markets Mixed Vegetables Canned Vegetables 28kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5.6Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Mixed Vegetables Canned Vegetables 28kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5.6Carbs Northgate Gonzalez, Inc. Gonzalez, Mixed Vegetables Canned Vegetables 28kcal 0.8Protein 0Fat 5.6Carbs
Salt (42 products) Water (38 products) Sugar (24 products) Carrots (20 products) Potatoes (20 products) Peas (20 products) Calcium Chloride (19 products) Celery (19 products) Green Beans (19 products) Lima Beans (19 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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