Powdered Cooked Chicken With Natural Flavor

This ingredient is chicken that has been cooked and then dried into a powder. It often includes 'natural flavor,' which are compounds derived from natural sources like spices, fruits, or vegetables, used to enhance taste.

Manufacturers use powdered cooked chicken to add a savory chicken flavor and aroma to processed foods. It's commonly found in meat products like pepperoni and salami, as well as in prepared meals such as wraps and burritos, where it boosts the overall meatiness of the product.

Powdered cooked chicken with natural flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Natural flavors are complex mixtures, and their safety is assessed by the FDA. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated many flavoring substances. At typical consumption levels, this ingredient is not associated with adverse health effects.