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The Following

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Role in food

Manufacturers use The Following to add a savory and slightly sweet flavor to processed …

What it is

The Following is a brand name for a blend of spices and flavorings. It is typically made from a mixture of salt, dextrose, spices, and sometimes other natural flavorings. The exact composition can vary depending on the specific product and manufacturer.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use The Following to add a savory and slightly sweet flavor to processed meats like sausages and hot dogs. It is also found in some baked goods and candies to enhance their taste profile. Its versatility allows it to be used in a variety of products where a complex flavor is desired.

Health notes

The Following is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. The individual components, such as salt and dextrose, are common food ingredients with established safety profiles. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the common spices and flavorings used in such blends, generally finding them safe at typical consumption levels. There are no widespread controversies regarding its use in the amounts typically found in food.

Allergen info

The Following is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing The Following

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FRESH & EASY Assorted Strudel Bite Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 375kcal 1.8Protein 21.4Fat 48.2Carbs LIDL Premium Chunk Chicken Breast With Rib Meat In Water Canned Meat 89kcal 17.9Protein —Fat 1.8Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Wieners Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 333kcal 13.3Protein 28.9Fat 2.2Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Polish Sausage Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 286kcal 10.7Protein 23.2Fat 5.4Carbs Old Trapper Smoked Products Trapper's Choice, Beef Steak, Original, Original Other Snacks High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 321kcal 46.4Protein 5.4Fat 21.4Carbs McIlhenny Company Egg Mates Made With Real Egg Whites Eggs & Egg Substitutes 54kcal 10.9Protein 0Fat 2.2Carbs Safeway, Inc. Trail Mix, Spicy Wasabi Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 515kcal 12.1Protein 33.3Fat 48.5Carbs Jelly Belly Candy Company Candy, Sparkling Bubble Gum Candy 357kcal 0Protein 0Fat 92.9Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Iced Brownies Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 316kcal 2.6Protein 9.2Fat 60.5Carbs The Jel Sert Company Fruit Squeezers Fruit Drink, Cherry Berry Other Drinks 10kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2Carbs Land O'Frost, Inc. Smoked Sausage, Pepper Jack Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 378kcal 12.2Protein 33.8Fat 4.0Carbs Kansas City Sausage Company Meatball, BBQ Frozen Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 283kcal 15.0Protein 22.1Fat 4.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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