Ingredient

Roasted Chicken Flavor

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Role in food

Manufacturers use roasted chicken flavor to enhance or impart a savory, meaty taste to …

What it is

Roasted Chicken Flavor is a food additive designed to mimic the taste of roasted chicken. It is typically made by combining various natural and artificial flavor compounds, often including yeast extract, hydrolyzed vegetable proteins, and spices, which are then processed to achieve a savory, roasted chicken profile.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use roasted chicken flavor to enhance or impart a savory, meaty taste to a wide range of food products. It is commonly found in soups, sauces, frozen meals, processed meats like pepperoni and salami, and snack foods where a chicken flavor is desired.

Health notes

Roasted chicken flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated many flavor compounds used in such mixtures. At typical consumption levels, these flavors are not associated with adverse health effects. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns for the general population.

Allergen info

Roasted chicken flavor may be derived from soy or wheat (hydrolyzed vegetable protein), which are major allergens. Consumers with allergies to soy or wheat should check product labels carefully.

Products containing Roasted Chicken Flavor

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Conagra Brands BERTOLLI Italian Style Wedding Soup, 24 OZ Prepared Soups High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 115kcal 5.9Protein 5.6Fat 10Carbs The Harris Soup Company Soup, Kale & Potato Other Soups High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 78kcal 2.0Protein 4.5Fat 6.9Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Fully Cooked Oven Roasted Diced Chicken Breast With Rib Meat Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 125kcal 23.2Protein 2.7Fat 1.8Carbs The Harris Soup Company Chicken Noodle Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 57kcal 3.7Protein 1.4Fat 6.9Carbs Conagra Brands, Inc. Rosarita, Chicken With Verde Sauce And Rice Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 98kcal 5.5Protein 2.0Fat 13.7Carbs Safeway, Inc. Savory Italian-Style Wedding Soup, Savory Italian-Style Wedding Other Soups High in sodium — 39% DV per serving 61kcal 2.9Protein 2.9Fat 6.1Carbs

Tony Chachere's Creole Foods of Opelousas, Inc. Creole Etouffee Base Mix Other Soups High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 308kcal 15.4Protein 0Fat 61.5Carbs The Harris Soup Company A Traditional-Style Gravy Brimming With Roasted Turkey Flavor, Roasted Turkey Gravy Mix 42kcal 1.7Protein 1.7Fat 5Carbs Joseph's Gourmet Pasta Company Shrimp Scampi Ravioli Meal Kit Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 79% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 105% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 92% DV per serving 183kcal 8.7Protein 10.8Fat 11.4Carbs Joseph's Gourmet Pasta Company Shrimp Risotto Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 84kcal 3.1Protein 3.1Fat 10.1Carbs Safeway, Inc. Spicy Jambalaya With Sausage, White Meat Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon & Uncured Ham, Spicy Jambalaya Other Soups High in sodium — 85% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 94kcal 5.7Protein 4.7Fat 7.3Carbs Conagra Brands Inc BERTOLLI Roasted Chicken And Rotini Dinner, 24 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 79kcal 4.7Protein 2.9Fat 8.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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