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.
Juniper Berries
Juniper berries are the female seed cones of the juniper plant. They are not true berries but rather fleshy, scaled …
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Organic Garlic Granules
Organic garlic granules are a dried, granulated form of garlic. They are made by dehydrating fresh garlic cloves and then …
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Liquorice Extract
Licorice extract comes from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, a perennial herb native to parts of Europe and …
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Black Mustard Seeds
Black mustard seeds are the small, round seeds of the mustard plant, Brassica nigra. Native to North Africa, the Middle …
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Organic Peach Flavor
Organic Peach Flavor is a flavoring agent that captures the taste and aroma of peaches. It is typically made from …
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Anchovy Sauce
Anchovy sauce, also known as fish sauce, is a liquid condiment made from fermented anchovies and salt. The fish are …
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Peppermint Flavor
Peppermint flavor is a compound that gives foods a minty taste and aroma. It is derived from the peppermint plant …
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Honey Bbq Seasoning
Honey BBQ seasoning is a blend of spices and flavorings designed to mimic the taste of honey barbecue sauce. It …
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Other Spices
Other spices refers to a broad category of dried plant parts used to add flavor to food. This can include …
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Caramel Ripple
Caramel ripple is a sweet, viscous sauce made from caramelized sugar. It is typically created by heating sugar until it …
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Saviseed
Saviseed is a plant-based ingredient derived from the seeds of the savin tree (Juniperus sabina), a coniferous shrub native to …
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Maple Flavoring
Maple flavoring is a manufactured ingredient designed to mimic the taste of maple syrup. It is typically made using a …
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Rose Water
Rose water is a flavored water made by steaming rose petals, typically from the Damask rose (Rosa damascena). The steam …
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Lemon Juice Concentrated
Lemon juice concentrated is made by removing water from lemon juice. This process intensifies the flavor and aroma of the …
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Yerba Mate Extract
Yerba mate extract is derived from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant, native to South America. The extract is …
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Organic Chicken Broth Concentrate
Organic chicken broth concentrate is made by simmering chicken bones, meat, and vegetables, then removing most of the water. This …
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Wonf
Wonf is a flavoring ingredient that can be derived from natural or artificial sources. It is often created through complex …
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Cream Flavor
Cream flavor is a flavoring agent that mimics the taste and aroma of dairy cream. It can be made from …
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Crushed Red Chili Pepper
Crushed red chili pepper is made from dried, ground red chili peppers. The specific type of chili pepper used can …
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Cinnamon Drops
Cinnamon drops are a flavoring ingredient made from cinnamon, a spice derived from the inner bark of several trees from …
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Organic Natural Butter Flavor
Organic Natural Butter Flavor is a flavoring substance derived from natural sources, often including milk or butter. It is produced …
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Hot Chili Pepper
Hot chili peppers are the fruits of plants from the genus Capsicum, known for their pungent flavor due to compounds …
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Turkey Base
Turkey base is a concentrated flavoring ingredient made from cooked turkey meat, turkey broth, and seasonings. It is often produced …
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Red Cayenne Pepper
Red cayenne pepper is a type of chili pepper, specifically a cultivar of the species *Capsicum annuum*. It is known …
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Natural Grape Flavor
Natural grape flavor is derived from natural sources, such as grape skins, seeds, or juice. It is created through processes …
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Organic Mint
Mint is an herb with a fresh, cool flavor. It is native to Europe and Asia but is now grown …
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Whole Grain Mustard
Whole grain mustard is made from whole mustard seeds, which are crushed or coarsely ground. It often includes other ingredients …
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Sweet Blackberry Leaves
Sweet blackberry leaves, also known as Rubus suaveolens, are the leaves of a plant in the rose family. They are …
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Flavors And Artificial Flavors
Flavors are substances added to food to impart or modify taste and smell. Artificial flavors are synthesized in a lab …
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Celery Seed Powder
Celery seed powder is made from the dried seeds of the celery plant (Apium graveolens). The seeds are harvested, cleaned, …
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Refined Salt
Refined salt is primarily sodium chloride, a mineral compound essential for life. It is typically sourced from underground salt deposits …
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Rubbed With: Spices
Spices are dried seeds, fruits, roots, barks, or vegetative substances used primarily for flavoring, coloring, or preserving food. They are …
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Truffle
Truffles are a type of fungus, similar to mushrooms, that grow underground. They are highly prized for their intense, earthy …
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Vanilla Flavour
Vanilla flavor is a flavoring agent that mimics the taste and aroma of vanilla beans. It can be derived from …
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Pepper Powder
Pepper powder is made from dried and ground peppercorns, which are the fruit of the Piper nigrum vine. It is …
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Ground Rosemary
Ground rosemary is made from the dried leaves of the rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis), an evergreen shrub native to the …
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Natural Blood Orange Flavor
Natural Blood Orange Flavor is a flavoring substance derived from the juice or peel of blood oranges. It is created …
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Red Cayenne Peppers
Red cayenne peppers are a type of chili pepper, specifically a cultivar of Capsicum annuum. They are known for their …
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Red Pepper Flake
Red pepper flakes are dried and crushed pieces of red chili peppers. They are made from various types of chili …
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Salad Style Mustard
Salad style mustard is a condiment made from mustard seeds, vinegar, water, salt, and spices. The seeds are typically ground, …
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Natural Cranberry Flavor
Natural cranberry flavor is derived from real cranberries. It captures the taste and aroma of cranberries through extraction and concentration …
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Soluble Coffee
Soluble coffee, also known as instant coffee, is a beverage made from dried coffee extract. It is produced by brewing …
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Organic Fair Trade Vanilla Flavor
Organic Fair Trade Vanilla Flavor is a flavoring agent derived from vanilla beans that are grown and processed according to …
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Natural Vinegar
Vinegar is a sour liquid made by fermenting sugars or alcohol. It is typically produced from grains like barley or …
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Spices And Salt
Spices are aromatic or pungent plant substances used to flavor food. They can be derived from seeds, fruits, roots, bark, …
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Cabernet Wine
Cabernet wine is an alcoholic beverage made from dark-skinned Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The grapes are fermented, a process where yeast …
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Mexican Oregano
Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens) is a flowering plant native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is a relative …
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Buffalo Wing Sauce
Buffalo wing sauce is a savory, spicy condiment primarily made from a base of hot sauce, typically cayenne pepper-based, mixed …
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Chicken Soup Base
Chicken soup base is a concentrated flavoring product made from cooked chicken, chicken fat, and seasonings. It is often dehydrated …
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Liquid Smoke Flavor
Liquid smoke flavor is a water-based flavoring made by condensing the smoke from burning hardwoods. The smoke is filtered to …
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Other ingredient types
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.