Ingredient

Powdered Beef

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use powdered beef primarily as a flavor enhancer and a source of beef …

What it is

Powdered beef is dried and ground beef. It is made by removing moisture from beef, often through dehydration or freeze-drying, to create a shelf-stable powder.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use powdered beef primarily as a flavor enhancer and a source of beef taste in processed foods. It is commonly found in dry soup mixes, seasonings, snack foods, and some meat products where a concentrated beef flavor is desired.

Health notes

Powdered beef is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It provides protein and other nutrients found in beef. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for powdered beef as a distinct ingredient are not widely published.

Allergen info

Powdered beef is derived from beef, which is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Powdered Beef

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Nissin Foods USA Co Inc Nissin, Cup Noodles, Homestyle Ramen Noodle Soup, Beef, Beef Other Soups High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 475kcal 7.5Protein 20Fat 62.5Carbs Nissin Foods USA Co Inc Ramen Noodle Soup, Spicy Shrimp Other Soups High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 442kcal 9.3Protein 18.6Fat 62.8Carbs

Nissin Foods USA Co Inc Ramen Noodle Soup, Beef Other Soups High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 452kcal 11.9Protein 16.7Fat 64.3Carbs Nissin Foods USA Co Inc Noodle Soup, Beef Other Soups High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 452kcal 11.9Protein 16.7Fat 64.3Carbs

Nissin Foods USA Co Inc Nissin, Cup Noodles, Ramen Noodle Soup, Beef, Beef Other Soups High in sodium — 48% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 469kcal 10.9Protein 20.3Fat 59.4Carbs Land O'Frost, Inc. Roast Beef, Roast Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 123kcal 21.1Protein 3.5Fat 0Carbs Nissin Foods USA Co Inc Nissin, Bowl Noodles, Ramen Noodle Soup With Shrimp, Hot & Spicy, Hot & Spicy Other Soups High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 478kcal 8.7Protein 26.1Fat 56.5Carbs Nissin Foods USA Co Inc Ramen Noodles Soup, Beef Other Soups High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 452kcal 11.9Protein 16.7Fat 64.3Carbs Nissin Foods USA Co Inc Ramen Noodle Soup, Beef Other Soups High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 452kcal 11.9Protein 16.7Fat 64.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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