Ingredient

Truffle Flavor

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Role in food
Manufacturers use truffle flavor to impart a truffle taste to foods without using expensive …

What it is

Truffle flavor is a compound designed to mimic the distinct, earthy, and musky aroma and taste of truffles, a type of fungus. It is typically created using a combination of natural and/or artificial chemical compounds that replicate the specific aroma molecules found in real truffles.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use truffle flavor to impart a truffle taste to foods without using expensive or hard-to-source real truffles. It is often added to snacks like popcorn and potato chips, as well as in sauces, oils, cheeses, and pasta dishes to enhance their savory profile.

Health notes

Truffle flavorings are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as flavoring agents. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances, and these compounds are typically considered safe at the levels used in food. There is no widespread scientific concern regarding the consumption of truffle flavors at typical dietary levels.

Allergen info

Truffle flavor itself is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Truffle Flavor

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URBANI TRUFFLES Urbani Truffles, Black Truffles & Mushrooms Canned Vegetables 143kcal 3.6Protein 12.5Fat 3.6Carbs Ritrovo Italian Regional Foods Truffle Honey Honey 305kcal 0Protein 0Fat 81.0Carbs Seattle Popcorn Company, Inc. Uncle Woody's, Popcorn, Truffle Salt, Truffle Salt Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 571kcal 7.1Protein 35.7Fat 42.9Carbs Thal Golden Spices Inc Cream And Truffles Other Cooking Sauces High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 143kcal 1.8Protein 16.1Fat 8.9Carbs Thal Golden Spices Inc Tomatoes And Truffles Thrills Other Cooking Sauces 179kcal 1.8Protein 12.5Fat 12.5Carbs Ritrovo Italian Regional Foods Toasted Almonds With Truffle & Salt Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 607kcal 21.4Protein 46.4Fat 32.1Carbs Trader Joe's, Roasted & Salted Truffle Marcona Almonds Nosler, Inc. Trader Joe's, Roasted & Salted Truffle Marcona Almonds Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 600kcal 20Protein 53.3Fat 20Carbs Fratelli Mantova Fu Vincenzo Spray Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Truffle Vegetable & Cooking Oils 833kcal 0Protein 94.4Fat 0Carbs Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Soft Ripened Truffle Goat Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 250kcal 14.3Protein 21.4Fat 3.6Carbs Kings Super Markets Inc Truffle Vermont Cheddar Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 3.6Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Olive Oil, Truffle Vegetable & Cooking Oils 800kcal 0Protein 93.3Fat 0Carbs Thal Golden Spices Inc Fine Olive-Oil, Black Truffles Vegetable & Cooking Oils 800kcal 0Protein 93.3Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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