Ingredient

Roast Chicken Flavor

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Role in food
Manufacturers add roast chicken flavor to enhance or impart a savory, roasted chicken taste …

What it is

Roast chicken flavor is a food additive designed to mimic the taste and aroma of roasted chicken. It is typically made by combining various natural and artificial flavor compounds, often including hydrolyzed vegetable proteins, yeast extracts, and spices. The specific ingredients and manufacturing process can vary by producer.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add roast chicken flavor to enhance or impart a savory, roasted chicken taste to foods. It is commonly found in processed meat products, soups, sauces, snacks, and frozen meals where real chicken may not be present or to boost the existing flavor profile.

Health notes

Roast chicken flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual flavor compounds used in such mixtures. At typical consumption levels found in food, these flavors are not associated with adverse health effects. There are no widespread controversies regarding the use of roast chicken flavor.

Allergen info

Roast chicken flavor itself is not a major allergen. However, some components used in its creation, such as hydrolyzed vegetable proteins, may be derived from allergens like soy or wheat. Consumers with specific allergies should check the full ingredient list.

Products containing Roast Chicken Flavor

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Blount Seafood Corporation Turkey Sausage, Kale & Quinoa Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 42kcal 2.7Protein 1.1Fat 5.4Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Rip Roarin' Crab Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 49% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 102kcal 2.9Protein 6.1Fat 8.6Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Cream Tomato Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 52% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 95kcal 1.8Protein 6.7Fat 7.8Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Kale With Chourico Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 57kcal 3.7Protein 1.8Fat 7.8Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Ahold, Creamy Tomato Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 98kcal 1.6Protein 6.5Fat 7.8Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Chicken Pot Pie Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 82kcal 5.7Protein 1.8Fat 10.2Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Lobster Bisque Other Soups High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 147kcal 2.9Protein 12.2Fat 6.5Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Lobster Bisque Other Soups High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 147kcal 2.9Protein 11.8Fat 6.9Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Soup, Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Other Soups High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 110kcal 3.7Protein 7.8Fat 7.8Carbs The Fresh Market, Inc. Premium Lobster Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 102kcal 2.9Protein 6.5Fat 6.9Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Hormel, Buffalo Style Chicken Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 125kcal 12.5Protein 4.5Fat 7.1Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Lasagna Soup With Turkey Sausage Other Soups High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 78kcal 4.1Protein 3.7Fat 6.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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