Ingredient

Smoke Flavor Added: Beef

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add smoke flavor to beef products to impart a grilled or smoked flavor …

What it is

Smoke flavor added to beef provides a smoky taste without traditional smoking. It is typically made by burning wood (like hickory or mesquite) and capturing the smoke, then condensing it into a liquid or powder. This concentrated smoke essence is then added to the beef product.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add smoke flavor to beef products to impart a grilled or smoked flavor and aroma. It is commonly found in processed beef items such as frozen burgers, sausages, deli meats, and pre-cooked beef entrees.

Health notes

In the US, smoke flavorings are regulated by the FDA. Some smoke flavorings have been reviewed and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or approved as food additives. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified smoke itself as a carcinogen, but this refers to inhaling smoke, not consuming processed smoke flavorings. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated smoke flavorings, and scientific reviews suggest that when used as intended, they do not pose a significant health risk.

Allergen info

Smoke flavor added to beef is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Smoke Flavor Added: Beef

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Flame-Broiled Mini Bacon Cheese Flame-Broiled Chopped Beef Steak, Cheese And Bacon On A Bun Burgers, Flame-Broiled Mini Bacon Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 304kcal 13.0Protein 13.9Fat 29.6Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Bacon Cheeseburger Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 302kcal 14.4Protein 15.1Fat 28.1Carbs

The Kroger Co. Cheeseburger Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 292kcal 13.1Protein 13.8Fat 29.2Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Pierre Pretzel Cheese Burger Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 267kcal 15.5Protein 12.1Fat 24.1Carbs Safeway, Inc. Bacon Cheeseburger Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 309kcal 14.4Protein 15.1Fat 28.1Carbs Safeway, Inc. Cheeseburger Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 300kcal 13.8Protein 13.8Fat 30Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. State Fair Beef Corn Dogs Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 33% DV per serving High in added sugars — 21% DV per serving 309kcal 9.0Protein 18.6Fat 26.4Carbs

The Hillshire Brands Company Beef Corn Dogs Beef Hot Wrapped In A Sweeetened Batter, Beef Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 316kcal 7.9Protein 17.1Fat 34.2Carbs The Hillshire Brands Company 100% Beef Corn Dogs Beef Hot Dogs Wrapped In A Honey Sweetened Batter, 100% Beef Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 316kcal 7.9Protein 17.1Fat 34.2Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Cheeseburger Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 292kcal 13.1Protein 13.1Fat 29.2Carbs

The Hillshire Brands Company 100% Beef Corn Dogs Beef Hot Dogs Wrapped In A Honey Sweetened Batter, 100% Beef Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 316kcal 7.9Protein 17.1Fat 34.2Carbs Meijer, Inc. Cheese Burger, Cheese Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 295kcal 13.9Protein 13.9Fat 29.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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