Ingredient

Pork Flavor

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers use pork flavor to add a savory, meaty taste to a wide range …

What it is

Pork flavor is a flavoring substance designed to mimic the taste and aroma of cooked pork. It is typically created by combining various natural and artificial flavor compounds, often including extracts from pork or other animal products, along with spices and other flavor enhancers.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use pork flavor to add a savory, meaty taste to a wide range of foods without using actual pork. It is commonly found in processed meats, snacks like chips and crackers, canned goods such as beans, and convenience meals.

Health notes

Pork flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances. While generally considered safe at typical consumption levels, some individuals may have sensitivities to specific components within complex flavor mixtures.

Allergen info

Pork flavor may be derived from animal products, but it is not one of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Pork Flavor

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Bush Brothers & Company BUSH's BEST Cajun Red Beans 108 oz Vegetables - Prepared/Processed (Shelf Stable) 96kcal 4.6Protein 0.8Fat 17.7Carbs Bush Brothers & Company Bush's, New Orleans Red And Black Beans Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 85kcal 4.6Protein 0.8Fat 13.8Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Spam, Breakfast Scramble Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 150% DV per serving 160kcal 9.4Protein 11.7Fat 3.8Carbs Euro Foods Inc. Uncured Oven Roasted Ham Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 107kcal 19.6Protein 1.8Fat 8.9Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Teriyaki Dried Spam Bites, Teriyaki Other Snacks High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 475kcal 20Protein 37.5Fat 15Carbs Pie Piper Products Ltd. Pretzel Dog Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 283kcal 12.4Protein 11.5Fat 31.9Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Bacon Dried Spam Bites, Bacon Other Snacks High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 575kcal 25Protein 50Fat 5Carbs Bi-Lo Inc. Rising Crust Pulled Pork & Bacon Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 38% DV per serving 243kcal 9.3Protein 6.4Fat 37.1Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Classic Dried Spam Bites, Classic Other Snacks High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 550kcal 25Protein 47.5Fat 2.5Carbs Goya Foods, Inc. Pork Tamales Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 240kcal 5.3Protein 16.7Fat 16.7Carbs Kirby Foods Inc. Red Beans Canned & Bottled Beans High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 70kcal 3.7Protein 0.6Fat 6.7Carbs Bob Evans Farms Inc Bacon, Egg & Cheese With Potatoes & Onions Burritos, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 57% DV per serving 243kcal 9.6Protein 11.8Fat 22.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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