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.
Alcohol
Alcohol, specifically ethanol, is a clear, colorless liquid produced through the fermentation of sugars by yeast. These sugars can come …
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Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Hydrolyzed corn protein is a food ingredient made from corn. It is produced by breaking down corn proteins into smaller …
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Mustard Flour
Mustard flour is made by grinding dried mustard seeds. It can come from yellow (white), brown, or black mustard seeds, …
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Flavor
Flavor is a general term for substances added to food to give it a specific taste or aroma. These substances …
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Spice Extractives
Spice extractives are concentrated flavor and aroma compounds derived from natural spices. They are typically produced by extracting the desired …
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Chili Powder
Chili powder is a spice made from dried, ground chili peppers. It is often a blend of different chili varieties, …
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Nutmeg
Nutmeg is a spice derived from the seed of the *Myristica fragrans* tree, native to the Moluccas (Spice Islands) of …
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White Pepper
White pepper is a spice derived from the dried fruit of the Piper nigrum plant, the same plant that produces …
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Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is a spice made from the dried and ground fruits of several varieties of *Capsicum annuum* chili peppers. …
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Lime Juice Concentrate
Lime juice concentrate is produced by removing most of the water from fresh lime juice. This process results in a …
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Natural & Artificial Flavor
Natural & Artificial Flavor refers to a mix of flavorings used to give food a specific taste or smell. Natural …
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Thyme
Thyme is an aromatic herb from the Thymus vulgaris plant, a member of the mint family. It is native to …
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Organic Spices
Organic spices are dried parts of plants, such as seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or flowers, used to flavor food. They …
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Pepper
Pepper is a widely used spice derived from the dried berries of the *Piper nigrum* plant. These berries, known as …
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Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate
Disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate are flavor enhancers, often used together to create a synergistic effect. They are nucleotides, compounds …
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Cocoa Mass
Cocoa mass, also known as chocolate liquor or cocoa liquor, is made by grinding roasted cocoa beans into a thick, …
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Lemon Oil
Lemon oil is an essential oil extracted from the rind of fresh lemons. It is typically produced through cold-pressing, where …
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White Wine
White wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by fermenting the juice of grapes. Unlike red wine, the grape skins are …
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Smoke Flavoring
Smoke flavoring is a food ingredient derived from wood smoke. It is produced by burning wood under controlled conditions, collecting …
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Coffee
Coffee is a beverage and food ingredient made from the roasted and ground seeds of the Coffea plant, commonly known …
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Celery Powder
Celery powder is made from dried and ground celery stalks and leaves. It is used as a natural source of …
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Rice Vinegar
Rice vinegar is a liquid condiment made from fermented rice. It is produced by fermenting cooked rice, often with the …
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Worcestershire Sauce
Worcestershire sauce is a fermented liquid condiment that originated in England. It is typically made from a base of vinegar, …
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Chicken Stock
Chicken stock is a liquid made by simmering chicken bones, meat, and sometimes vegetables and seasonings in water. The simmering …
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Celery Seed
Celery seed comes from the dried seeds of the celery plant (Apium graveolens). The seeds are typically harvested when the …
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Cloves
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree, an evergreen native to Indonesia. The buds are harvested just …
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Rosemary
Rosemary is an aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has needle-like leaves and a woody stem. The herb …
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Coriander
Coriander is the common name for the seeds of the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum). The seeds are typically dried and …
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Natural Vanilla Extract
Natural vanilla extract is a liquid flavoring made from vanilla beans. The beans are soaked in alcohol and water, then …
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Artificial And Natural Flavors
Artificial and natural flavors are substances added to food to give it a specific taste or smell. Natural flavors are …
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Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate
Organic lemon juice concentrate is made by removing water from organic lemon juice. This process intensifies the lemon flavor and …
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Natural Butter Flavor
Natural butter flavor is a flavoring substance derived from real butter. It is produced by heating butter to break down …
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Organic Black Pepper
Organic black pepper is the dried, unripe fruit (peppercorn) of the Piper nigrum vine, native to South Asia. It is …
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Organic Garlic Powder
Organic garlic powder is made from dehydrated garlic cloves that have been ground into a fine powder. Garlic is a …
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Organic Onion Powder
Organic onion powder is made from dehydrated, ground organic onions. The dehydration process concentrates the flavor and extends the shelf …
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Garlic Puree
Garlic puree is made from fresh garlic cloves that have been processed into a smooth paste. This process typically involves …
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Smoke Flavor
Smoke flavor is a liquid or powder that gives food a smoky taste and aroma without actual smoking. It is …
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Roasted Garlic
Roasted garlic is garlic (Allium sativum) that has been cooked at high temperatures, typically by roasting. Roasting mellows the sharp …
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Vinegar Powder
Vinegar powder is a dry form of vinegar, typically made by spray-drying liquid vinegar with a carrier like maltodextrin or …
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Beef Stock
Beef stock is a liquid made by simmering beef bones, meat, and vegetables (like carrots, celery, and onions) in water. …
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Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil is a natural flavoring derived from the peppermint plant (Mentha piperita). The essential oil is extracted from the …
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Organic Vanilla Extract
Organic vanilla extract is a liquid flavoring made from vanilla beans that have been grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. …
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Flavors
Flavors are substances added to food to give it a specific taste or smell. They can be derived from natural …
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Anchovies
Anchovies are small, saltwater fish belonging to the Engraulidae family. They are typically caught in the wild and are known …
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An Artificial Flavor
Artificial flavors are compounds that mimic the taste and aroma of natural ingredients but are created in a lab. They …
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Horseradish
Horseradish is a pungent root vegetable in the mustard family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia. The root …
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Dijon Mustard
Dijon mustard is a type of mustard made from mustard seeds, verjuice (the unripened juice of grapes), white wine, and …
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Lemon Peel
Lemon peel is the outer, brightly colored rind of a lemon. It is removed from the fruit and can be …
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Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is a dark, intensely flavored vinegar originating from Italy. It is made from grape must (crushed grapes, including …
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Turkey Broth
Turkey broth is a liquid made by simmering turkey bones, meat, and sometimes vegetables in water. It is often seasoned …
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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.