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.
Red Chili Flakes
Red chili flakes are dried, ground, or crushed pieces of hot red chili peppers, such as cayenne or bird's eye …
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Garlic & Onion Powder
Garlic powder is made from dried, ground garlic cloves. Onion powder is made from dried, ground onions. Both are used …
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Natural Anchovy Flavor
Natural anchovy flavor is derived from anchovy fish. It is created by processing anchovies to extract their savory, umami taste …
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Sherry
Sherry is a type of fortified wine made from white grapes grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera …
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Vanilla Bean Extractives In Water
Vanilla bean extractives in water are made by soaking vanilla beans in water, often with alcohol, to pull out their …
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Red Chilli Powder
Red chilli powder is a ground spice made from dried red chili peppers. The specific type of chili pepper used …
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Broth
Broth is a savory liquid made by simmering bones, meat, or vegetables in water, often with herbs and spices. It …
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Organic Ethyl Alcohol
Organic ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, is a type of alcohol produced from the fermentation of organic plant matter …
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Organic Chipotle Powder
Organic chipotle powder is made from dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. The peppers are smoked over wood, then dried and ground …
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Salt Salt
Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is a common mineral compound. It is naturally found in seawater and underground salt …
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Peanut Flavored Chips
Peanut flavored chips are typically made by coating potato or corn chips with a savory powder that mimics the taste …
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Ground Cayenne Pepper
Ground cayenne pepper is a spice made from dried, ground pods of the *Capsicum annuum* plant. It is a type …
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Tamari Soy Sauce Powder
Tamari soy sauce powder is a dried form of tamari, a Japanese soy sauce. It is made by dehydrating liquid …
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Peanut Flavored Coating
Peanut flavored coating is a food ingredient designed to mimic the taste and aroma of peanuts without using actual peanuts. …
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Organic Chocolate Flavor
Organic Chocolate Flavor is a flavoring agent derived from organic cocoa beans and other natural organic ingredients. It is created …
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Organic Herbs
Herbs are aromatic plant leaves, flowers, seeds, or roots used for flavoring or as a garnish. They can be used …
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Dehydrated Pork Stock
Dehydrated pork stock is made by simmering pork bones and meat to create a broth, which is then concentrated and …
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Mint Extract
Mint extract is a concentrated flavoring made from mint leaves, typically peppermint or spearmint. The leaves are usually steeped in …
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Flavor Base
Flavor base is a concentrated mixture of ingredients that provides a specific flavor profile to food products. It can include …
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Shiitake Mushroom Powder
Shiitake mushroom powder is made from dried shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes). The mushrooms are dried and then ground into a …
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Buffalo Style Sauce
Buffalo style sauce is a spicy condiment, typically made from a base of cayenne pepper hot sauce, vinegar, and butter …
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Vinegars
Vinegar is a liquid made from the fermentation of ethanol (alcohol) by acetic acid bacteria. It typically contains 5-8% acetic …
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Almond Flavor
Almond flavor is a flavoring agent that mimics the taste and aroma of almonds. It can be derived from natural …
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Pepper Blend
A pepper blend is a mixture of ground spices derived from dried fruits of plants in the genus *Capsicum*. These …
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Dried Minced Garlic
Dried minced garlic is made from fresh garlic cloves that have been peeled, sliced or chopped, and then dehydrated. This …
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Peppercorns
Peppercorns are the dried berries of the Piper nigrum vine, native to South Asia. They are harvested when green, then …
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Dried Red Chile Peppers
Dried red chile peppers are the dried fruits of plants from the genus Capsicum. They are harvested when mature and …
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Lemon Filling
Lemon filling is a sweet, tart mixture used to flavor and fill baked goods. It typically contains lemon juice or …
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Dried Red Chili
Dried red chili peppers are the dehydrated fruits of plants from the genus *Capsicum*. They are typically sun-dried or mechanically …
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Emulsifier And Vanillin
Vanillin is the primary flavor compound found in vanilla beans. Most vanillin used in food today is produced synthetically, often …
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Chicken Bouillon
Chicken bouillon is a dehydrated product used to add chicken flavor to dishes. It is typically made from concentrated chicken …
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Organic Chipotle Pepper Powder
Organic chipotle pepper powder is made from dried, smoked jalapeño peppers. The peppers are smoked over wood fires, which gives …
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Organic Dried Basil
Organic dried basil is made from the leaves of the basil plant (Ocimum basilicum) that have been dehydrated. Basil is …
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Jalapeo Pepper Powder
Jalapeño pepper powder is made from dried, ground jalapeño peppers. Jalapeños are a medium-sized chili pepper variety of the plant …
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Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of ground spices commonly used in American cuisine, particularly for pumpkin pie. The exact …
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Natural Lemon Oil
Natural lemon oil is a fragrant liquid extracted from the peel of lemons. It is produced by cold-pressing the lemon …
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Chile De Arbol
Chile de arbol is a moderately hot, dried chili pepper that comes from the species *Capsicum annuum*. It is a …
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Peppermint Pieces
Peppermint pieces are small, often irregular fragments of dried peppermint leaves or crystallized peppermint oil. Peppermint is a hybrid mint …
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Mirepoix Stock
Mirepoix stock is a flavorful liquid base made by simmering aromatic vegetables, typically onions, carrots, and celery, in water or …
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Garlic Juice Concentrate
Garlic juice concentrate is made by pressing fresh garlic to extract its juice, which is then concentrated through evaporation. This …
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Natural Crab Flavor
Natural crab flavor is a flavoring substance derived from real crab meat. It is created by extracting flavor compounds from …
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Truffles
Truffles are a type of fungus that grows underground, often near tree roots. They are highly prized for their intense, …
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Miso Powder
Miso powder is a dried, powdered form of miso, a traditional Japanese seasoning paste. Miso paste is made by fermenting …
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Organic Clove
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the evergreen tree *Syzygium aromaticum*, native to Indonesia. They are harvested by hand …
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Buffalo Sauce
Buffalo sauce is a popular condiment made primarily from cayenne pepper-based hot sauce, vinegar, and butter. It is known for …
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Pepper Extract
Pepper extract is a concentrated flavoring derived from peppers, such as chili peppers or bell peppers. It is produced by …
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Asafoetida
Asafoetida is a pungent spice derived from the dried resin of several species of Ferula, a plant in the carrot …
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Brown Mustard Seed
Brown mustard seeds are the seeds of the *Brassica juncea* plant, native to the Himalayan foothills. The seeds are harvested …
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Fresh Dill
Fresh dill is an herb with feathery leaves and a distinct, slightly anise-like flavor. It is native to the Mediterranean …
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Fried Onion
Fried onions are thinly sliced onions that have been deep-fried until they are golden brown and crispy. This process intensifies …
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This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.