Ingredient

Roast Flavor

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Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers use roast flavor to enhance the savory, browned notes in a variety of …

What it is

Roast flavor is a complex mixture of compounds that mimic the taste and aroma of roasted foods. It is typically created through chemical reactions, such as the Maillard reaction, involving sugars and amino acids, or by extracting flavor compounds from roasted ingredients.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use roast flavor to enhance the savory, browned notes in a variety of foods. It is often added to processed meats, snacks like popcorn and nuts, soups, and dry dinner mixes to provide a more intense and appealing roasted taste.

Health notes

Roast flavorings are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated many flavor compounds, but specific evaluations for complex 'roast flavor' mixtures may vary. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels of these flavors.

Allergen info

Roast flavor itself is not typically derived from major allergens. However, if it is created using specific ingredients, those ingredients could potentially be allergens. Always check the ingredient list for specific allergen information.

Products containing Roast Flavor

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PRICE CHOPPER Shrimp & Roasted Corn Chowder, Shrimp & Roasted Corn Other Soups High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 98kcal 2.9Protein 4.9Fat 10.6Carbs Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Emerald, Dry Roasted Almonds Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 565kcal 21.2Protein 47.1Fat 23.5Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Whole Foods Market, Shrimp & Roasted Corn Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 24% DV per serving 102kcal 3.3Protein 4.9Fat 11.0Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Shrimp & Roasted Corn Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 102kcal 2.5Protein 6.1Fat 9.8Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Shrimp & Roasted Corn Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 97kcal 3.1Protein 5.4Fat 9.7Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Spicy Shrimp And Corn Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 102kcal 2.9Protein 5.7Fat 9.4Carbs The Fresh Market, Inc. The Fresh Market, Premium Shrimp & Corn Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 106kcal 2.5Protein 6.1Fat 10.2Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Meatloaf & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes Savory Meatloaf And Creamy Mashed Potatoes With Gravy, Meatloaf & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 110kcal 5.5Protein 4.7Fat 10.6Carbs Hormel Foods Corporation Dinty Moore, Noodles & Chicken Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners High in sodium — 48% DV per serving 89kcal 3.8Protein 4.2Fat 9.4Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Market Street, Shrimp & Roasted Corn Chowder Other Soups High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 102kcal 2.5Protein 6.1Fat 9.8Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Shrimp & Corn Chowder, Shrimp & Corn Other Soups High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 114kcal 4.5Protein 6.5Fat 9.4Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Signature Recipe Shrimp & Corn Chowder, Signature Recipe Other Soups High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 102kcal 3.7Protein 5.7Fat 9.0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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