Flavorings in Food
Flavorings add or enhance taste. Under FDA labeling rules, "natural flavor" and "artificial flavor" are defined terms, and the individual components of a flavor usually do not have to be listed.
Quinine
Quinine is a bitter compound that occurs naturally in the bark of cinchona trees, which are native to South America. …
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Caramel Filling
Caramel filling is a sweet, viscous confection made primarily from sugar that has been heated and browned. It can also …
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Organic Cacao Beans
Cacao beans are the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, native to the Americas. They are fermented, dried, roasted, and …
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Artificial Flavour
Artificial flavors are compounds that mimic natural flavors but are created synthetically in a lab. They are designed to provide …
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Organic Cardamom
Cardamom is a spice made from the seed pods of various plants in the ginger family. The pods are dried, …
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Lemon Concentrate
Lemon concentrate is made from lemons. The juice is extracted and then concentrated by removing water, intensifying the lemon flavor …
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Chamomile
Chamomile is a daisy-like flowering herb native to Europe and Western Asia. It is often dried and used to make …
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Cocoa Extract
Cocoa extract is a concentrated liquid or powder made from cocoa beans, the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. The …
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Natural Mango Flavor
Natural mango flavor is a flavoring substance derived from natural sources, such as mango fruit or parts of the mango …
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Spice Mix
Spice mix is a blend of dried herbs and spices used to add flavor to food. The specific ingredients can …
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Prepared Horseradish
Prepared horseradish is a condiment made from the grated root of the horseradish plant. The root is peeled, then chopped …
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Chicken Bone Broth
Chicken bone broth is a liquid made by simmering chicken bones, connective tissue, and sometimes meat for an extended period. …
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Coconut Aminos
Coconut aminos is a savory liquid condiment made from the fermented sap of coconut blossoms. The sap is collected, then …
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Organic Allspice
Allspice is the dried unripe fruit of the *Pimenta dioica* tree, native to the Caribbean and Central America. The name …
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Natural Smoke Flavors
Natural smoke flavors are liquids or solids made by condensing the smoke from burning hardwood, such as hickory or mesquite. …
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Chili Pepper And Other Spices
Chili peppers are the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum. They are grown worldwide and come in many varieties, …
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Dried Ginger
Dried ginger is made from the rhizome (underground stem) of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale. The rhizomes are washed, peeled, …
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Organic Rice Vinegar
Organic rice vinegar is a type of vinegar made from fermented organic rice. It is produced through a process of …
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Crab Flavor
Crab flavor is a flavoring substance designed to mimic the taste and aroma of real crab meat. It can be …
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Oyster Sauce
Oyster sauce is a savory condiment made from the extract of oysters. It is typically produced by simmering oysters in …
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Liquid Pepper Extract
Liquid pepper extract is a concentrated flavoring made from peppers. It is produced by extracting the pungent compounds, like capsaicin, …
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Organic Mustard
Organic mustard is made from the seeds of the mustard plant, which has been cultivated for thousands of years. The …
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Dehydrated Onion & Garlic
Dehydrated onion and garlic are dried and ground forms of the allium vegetables, onion and garlic. They are produced by …
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Milk Chocolate Coating
Milk chocolate coating is a sweet, solid layer made primarily from sugar, milk solids, cocoa butter, and chocolate liquor. It …
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Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is a dark, intensely flavored vinegar originating from the Modena or Reggio Emilia regions of Italy. …
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Ground Cloves
Ground cloves are made from the dried, unopened flower buds of the clove tree, native to Indonesia. The buds are …
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Organic Alkalized Cocoa
Cocoa powder that has been treated with an alkaline solution to reduce its acidity. This process, called the Dutching process, …
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Salt And Vanilla
Salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl). It is naturally occurring and is mined from underground deposits …
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Black Pepper Powder
Black pepper powder is made from ground dried berries of the Piper nigrum plant, a vine native to South Asia. …
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Chicken Broth Concentrate
Chicken broth concentrate is a reduced form of chicken broth, made by cooking chicken parts and sometimes vegetables in water. …
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Encapsulated Salt
Encapsulated salt is regular table salt (sodium chloride) that has been coated with a thin layer of another substance, such …
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Worcestershire Sauce Concentrate
Worcestershire sauce concentrate is a highly concentrated form of Worcestershire sauce, a fermented liquid condiment. It is made by fermenting …
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Ground Celery Seed
Ground celery seed comes from the dried seeds of the celery plant (Apium graveolens). The seeds are harvested, cleaned, and …
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Chamomile And Rosemary Extracts
Chamomile and rosemary extracts are natural compounds derived from the chamomile flower and the rosemary plant, respectively. These extracts are …
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Chipotle Pepper Puree
Chipotle pepper puree is made from ripe jalapeño peppers that have been smoked and dried to create chipotle peppers. These …
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Caraway Seed
Caraway seed comes from the dried fruit of the caraway plant, native to Europe and Western Asia. The seeds are …
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Chablis Wine
Chablis is a dry white wine made in the Chablis region of Burgundy, France. It is made from Chardonnay grapes …
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Salt Added
Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is a mineral that occurs naturally in seawater and underground deposits. It is harvested …
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Organic Cayenne
Organic cayenne is a variety of chili pepper, scientifically known as *Capsicum annuum*. It is a cultivar of the species …
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Organic Ground Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of trees from the genus Cinnamomum. The bark is dried and …
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Natural Chocolate Flavor
Natural chocolate flavor is a flavoring substance derived from natural sources, primarily cocoa beans. It is created through processes like …
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Fennel Seeds
Fennel seeds are the dried seeds of the fennel plant (Foeniculum vulgare), a herb in the carrot family. The seeds …
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Orange Zest
Orange zest is the outer peel of an orange, rich in oils and fragrant compounds. It is typically removed from …
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Vanilla Flavoring
Vanilla flavoring is a compound that gives vanilla its characteristic taste and aroma. It can be derived from vanilla beans, …
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Natural Cocoa Powder
Natural cocoa powder is made from the dried, roasted beans of the cacao tree. The beans are ground into a …
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Ancho Chili Pepper
The ancho chili pepper is a dried poblano pepper. It is a mild to medium-hot chili pepper with a smoky, …
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Caramel Sauce
Caramel sauce is a sweet, brown sauce made by heating sugar until it melts and turns amber or brown. It …
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Fresh Ginger
Fresh ginger is the underground stem, or rhizome, of the ginger plant, native to Southeast Asia. It has a pungent, …
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Dry Garlic
Garlic is a plant in the onion family, known for its pungent flavor and aroma. Dried garlic is made by …
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Flavours
Flavors are substances that give food its taste and smell. They can be derived from natural sources like fruits, spices, …
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Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.