Ingredient

Pinot Noir Wine

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Role in food
In packaged foods, Pinot Noir wine is primarily used as a flavoring agent. It …

What it is

Pinot Noir wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented Pinot Noir grapes. These grapes are typically red, and the fermentation process converts the natural sugars in the grape juice into alcohol.

Why it's used

In packaged foods, Pinot Noir wine is primarily used as a flavoring agent. It adds a distinct fruity and sometimes earthy taste to products like chocolate, jams, jellies, and cured meats such as pepperoni and salami.

Health notes

As a food ingredient, wine is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used appropriately for flavoring. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies alcoholic beverages, including wine, as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend that adults who choose to drink alcohol do so in moderation, which is up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Wine may contain sulfites, which can cause allergic-type reactions in some sensitive individuals, but sulfites are not among the 9 major food allergens identified by the FDA.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.