Sour Flavoring
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What it is
Sour flavoring is a broad term for ingredients that add a tart or acidic taste to foods. These can be natural acids found in fruits (like citric acid from lemons or malic acid from apples) or synthesized versions. They are often produced through fermentation or chemical synthesis.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add sour flavoring to enhance taste, balance sweetness, and act as a preservative. It's commonly found in candies, beverages, baked goods, sauces, and dairy products like yogurt.
Health notes
Many sour flavorings, such as citric acid and malic acid, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many acidulants, often setting acceptable daily intakes. While generally safe in typical food amounts, excessive intake of strong acids could potentially erode tooth enamel.
Allergen info
Most common sour flavorings are not derived from major allergens. However, if derived from specific fruits or manufactured using processes involving allergens, cross-contamination could be a concern. Not a major allergen.
Products containing Sour Flavoring
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Palermo Villa Inc.
Screamin' Sicilian, Italian Combination Pizza
High in sodium — 39% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
233kcal
10.5Protein
12.8Fat
18.8Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Screamin' Sicilian, Sausage, Pulled Pork & Bacon BBQ Pizza, Three Lil' Piggies, Three Lil' Piggies
High in sodium — 42% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
245kcal
12.6Protein
11.2Fat
23.1Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Italian Inspired Special Secret Recipe Tomato Sauce, Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Diced Tomatoes, Onion, Green Bell Peppers, Parmesan & Romano Cheese, Seasoning, Leinenkugel's Original Beer Flavored Crust Pizza, Italian Inspired Special
High in sodium — 37% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
233kcal
10.8Protein
10.1Fat
24.0Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Screamin' Sicilian, Friar Cluck Chicken Parmesan Pizza
High in sodium — 34% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
196kcal
10.9Protein
8.0Fat
21.0Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Hot Italian Sausage & Pepperoni Beer Flavored Cheese Sauce, Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan & Romano Cheese Leinenkugel's Original Beer Flavored Crust Pizza, Hot Italian Sausage & Pepperoni
High in sodium — 40% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
265kcal
11.4Protein
12.9Fat
25Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Bacon-Roni Pepperoni & Bacon Cheese, Bacon-Roni
High in sodium — 40% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
26kcal
11.2Protein
14.9Fat
20.1Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Totally Taco Taco-Style Pizza, Totally Taco
High in sodium — 46% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
222kcal
10.1Protein
10.8Fat
20.9Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Orange Chicken Overload Orange-Style Chicken Pizza, Orange Chicken Overload
High in sodium — 29% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
211kcal
9.6Protein
10.2Fat
21.1Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Tavern Style Cracker Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza, Tavern Style
High in sodium — 35% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
288kcal
12.8Protein
19.2Fat
15.2Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Tavern Style Cracker Thin Crust! Sausage Pizza, Tavern Style
High in sodium — 41% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
267kcal
13.0Protein
16.8Fat
16.0Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Tavern Style Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Green Peppers, Black Olives & White Onions Cracker Thin Crust! Supreme Pizza, Tavern Style
High in sodium — 36% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
253kcal
11.6Protein
16.4Fat
14.4Carbs
Palermo Villa Inc.
Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza, Sausage & Pepperoni
High in sodium — 37% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
274kcal
12.6Protein
18.5Fat
14.8Carbs