Ingredient

Potato Flavor

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Role in food
Manufacturers use potato flavor to enhance or impart a potato taste in a variety …

What it is

Potato flavor is a flavoring substance designed to mimic the taste and aroma of cooked potatoes. It can be derived from natural sources, such as actual potatoes through extraction and processing, or created synthetically using various chemical compounds.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use potato flavor to enhance or impart a potato taste in a variety of food products. It is commonly found in processed potato items like french fries and hash browns, but also in soups, snacks, and even baked goods like biscuits and bread to add a savory note.

Health notes

In the U.S., flavoring substances like potato flavor are generally regulated by the FDA. Many flavoring ingredients are considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) or are approved food additives. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances, though specific evaluations for 'potato flavor' as a general category may not be publicly detailed. At typical consumption levels, these flavors are not expected to pose health risks.

Allergen info

Potato flavor is not derived from one of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Potato Flavor

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Lobster Bisque Soup, Lobster Canned Soup High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 110kcal 2.9Protein 8.6Fat 5.3Carbs Perfection Bakeries, Inc. Hearth New England Style Hot Dog Buns Breads & Buns 256kcal 7.0Protein 3.5Fat 46.5Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company Bacon & Veggies Potatoes With Bacon, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns, Bacon & Veggies French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 226kcal 9.4Protein 10.4Fat 23.6Carbs Hash Brown Flavored Shaped Chicken Breast Pattie Fritters With Rib Meat Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets, Hash Brown Tyson Foods, Inc. Hash Brown Flavored Shaped Chicken Breast Pattie Fritters With Rib Meat Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets, Hash Brown Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 244kcal 12.2Protein 13.4Fat 15.8Carbs Sausage & Gravy Potatoes With Sausage, Gravy & Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns, Sausage & Gravy The Hillshire Brands Company Sausage & Gravy Potatoes With Sausage, Gravy & Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns, Sausage & Gravy Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 217kcal 5.7Protein 9.4Fat 27.4Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns, Sausage & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 274kcal 8.5Protein 17.9Fat 19.8Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company Sausage & Bacon Potatoes With Sausage, Bacon, Mozzarella, Colby And Monterey Jack Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns, Sausage & Bacon Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 255kcal 8.5Protein 14.2Fat 22.6Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Xl Chicken Noodle Soup, Xl Chicken Noodle Other Soups High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 41kcal 2.9Protein 1.2Fat 6.9Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Hash Browns, Sausage & Cheese French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 255kcal 8.5Protein 14.2Fat 23.6Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Chicken With Whole Wheat Pasta Soup, Chicken With Whole Wheat Pasta Other Soups 41kcal 2.5Protein 0.8Fat 5.7Carbs Meat Lasagna Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Meat Lasagna Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 31% DV per serving 161kcal 15.3Protein 9.0Fat 8.6Carbs Target Stores Lobster Bisque, Lobster Other Soups High in sodium — 62% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 115% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 51% DV per serving 110kcal 2.9Protein 8.6Fat 5.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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