Ingredient

Spices And Flavorings

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Allergen
No
Role in food
Spices and flavorings are used to enhance the taste and aroma of a wide …

What is Spices And Flavorings?

Spices are dried seeds, fruits, roots, barks, or vegetative substances used in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a food additive for flavor, color, or preservative effects. Flavorings are substances added to food to impart or modify taste and/or odor. They can be derived from natural sources (plants, animals) or synthesized.

Is Spices And Flavorings gluten-free?

Gluten is not typically present unless cross-contamination occurs during processing.

Is Spices And Flavorings a major allergen?

Not a major allergen, though some spices can be irritants.

What is Spices And Flavorings used for?

Spices and flavorings are used to enhance the taste and aroma of a wide variety of foods.

Is Spices And Flavorings safe?

Spices and flavorings are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for their intended purpose.

Why it's used

Spices and flavorings are used to enhance the taste and aroma of a wide variety of foods. They are essential in processed meats, snacks, baked goods, beverages, and many other products to create desirable flavor profiles and mask off-notes.

Health notes

Spices and flavorings are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for their intended purpose. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many specific spices and flavor compounds. While generally safe in typical food amounts, some individuals may experience sensitivities or allergic reactions to specific ingredients.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen, though some spices can be irritants. Gluten is not typically present unless cross-contamination occurs during processing.

Foods that contain Spices And Flavorings

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Chicken And Pork Salami, Chicken And Pork Multicom Publishing Incorporated Chicken And Pork Salami, Chicken And Pork Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts 214kcal 14.3Protein 17.9Fat 3.6Carbs Silva, Mexican Brand Chorizo Silva Sausage Co. Inc. Silva, Mexican Brand Chorizo Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 286kcal 16.1Protein 25Fat 1.8Carbs Teriyaki Beef Jerky, Teriyaki Bridgford Foods Corporation Teriyaki Beef Jerky, Teriyaki Other Snacks High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 286kcal 42.9Protein 3.6Fat 17.9Carbs Original Beef Jerky, Original Bridgford Foods Corporation Original Beef Jerky, Original Other Snacks High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 286kcal 35.7Protein 3.6Fat 25Carbs Sweet Teriyaki Beef Jerky, Sweet Teriyaki Bridgford Foods Corporation Sweet Teriyaki Beef Jerky, Sweet Teriyaki Other Snacks High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 321kcal 35.7Protein 3.6Fat 21.4Carbs Teriyaki Beef Jerky, Teriyaki Bridgford Foods Corporation Teriyaki Beef Jerky, Teriyaki Other Snacks High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 286kcal 42.9Protein 3.6Fat 17.9Carbs Summer Sausage Bridgford Foods Corporation Summer Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 339kcal 16.1Protein 30.4Fat 0Carbs Italian Salami, Italian Bridgford Foods Corporation Italian Salami, Italian Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 429kcal 21.4Protein 39.3Fat 0Carbs Beef Snack Bites, Beef Bridgford Foods Corporation Beef Snack Bites, Beef Other Snacks High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving —kcal 17.9Protein 32.1Fat 0Carbs Peppered Beef Jerky, Peppered Bridgford Foods Corporation Peppered Beef Jerky, Peppered Other Snacks High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 286kcal 35.7Protein 5.4Fat 25Carbs Thick Sliced Pepperoni Bridgford Foods Corporation Thick Sliced Pepperoni Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 467kcal 23.3Protein 43.3Fat 0Carbs Mexican Style Chorizo, Mexican Style Silva Sausage Co. Inc. Mexican Style Chorizo, Mexican Style Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats —kcal 16.1Protein 16.1Fat 3.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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