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.
Aniseed Oil
Aniseed oil is a fragrant essential oil extracted from the seeds of the Pimpinella anisum plant, which is native to …
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Onion Broth
Onion broth is a liquid made by simmering onions, often with water and seasonings. It captures the savory flavor and …
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Natural Onion Flavoring
Natural onion flavoring is a concentrated liquid or powder made from real onions. It is produced by extracting flavor compounds …
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Organic Yerba Mate Leaf Extract
Organic Yerba Mate Leaf Extract is derived from the dried leaves of the yerba mate plant (Ilex paraguariensis), a species …
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Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
Cold brew coffee concentrate is a highly concentrated form of coffee made by steeping coffee grounds in cold or room-temperature …
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Shrimp Stock
Shrimp stock is a liquid made by simmering shrimp shells, heads, and sometimes whole shrimp in water. This process extracts …
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Dandelion Root
Dandelion root is the roasted root of the dandelion plant (Taraxacum officinale). It is typically dried, roasted, and ground to …
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Caramel Flavored Coating
Caramel flavored coating is a food ingredient designed to impart a caramel taste and appearance. It is typically made from …
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Strawberry Flavored Bits
Strawberry flavored bits are small pieces designed to add strawberry flavor and often color to food products. They are typically …
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Gray Sea Salt
Gray sea salt is a type of sea salt that gets its distinctive color from the clay and minerals in …
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Organic White Cheddar Seasoning
Organic white cheddar seasoning is a flavoring blend designed to mimic the taste of white cheddar cheese. It is typically …
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Romano Cheese Flavor
Romano cheese flavor is a flavoring agent designed to mimic the taste and aroma of traditional Romano cheese. It is …
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Organic Lime Flavor
Organic lime flavor is a flavoring substance derived from organic limes. It is created by extracting the aromatic compounds from …
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Flavor And Color
Flavor and color are general terms used on ingredient lists to cover a wide range of substances that add taste …
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Key Lime Concentrate
Key lime concentrate is made from key limes, a small, tart citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia. The concentrate is …
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Steak Sauce
Steak sauce is a savory condiment typically made from a base of vinegar, tomato paste, and spices. Common additions include …
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Seasoned Beef - Beef Broth And Modified Cornstarch Product
This is a product made from beef broth and modified cornstarch. The beef broth provides a savory base, while the …
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Sriracha Powder
Sriracha powder is a dried, ground form of the popular Sriracha hot sauce. It is made by dehydrating the sauce, …
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Chorizo Seasoning
Chorizo seasoning is a spice blend used to impart the characteristic flavor of chorizo, a type of pork sausage. It …
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Oregano Powder
Oregano powder is made from the dried leaves of the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare), a herb in the mint family. …
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Horseradish Mustard
Horseradish mustard is a condiment made from the pungent root of the horseradish plant, mixed with mustard seeds, vinegar, and …
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Ground Bay Leaf
Ground bay leaf is made from the dried leaves of the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis). The leaves are typically …
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Whole Caraway Seeds
Caraway seeds are the dried fruit of the caraway plant (Carum carvi), a member of the parsley family. Native to …
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Hickory Smoke Powder
Hickory smoke powder is a flavoring ingredient made by burning hickory wood and capturing the smoke. The smoke is then …
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Extractives Of Cilantro
Extractives of cilantro are natural flavor compounds derived from the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum). These extracts capture the characteristic fresh, …
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Spices And Parsley
Spices are a diverse group of plant-derived substances used to add flavor to food. They can include seeds, fruits, roots, …
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Natural Flavor And Sulfating Agents
Natural flavors are complex mixtures of aromatic chemicals derived from natural sources like plants or animals. Sulfating agents are chemicals …
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Spices And Silicon Dioxide
Spices are a diverse group of dried plant parts like seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or buds, used to flavor food. …
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Clam Broth From Concentrate
Clam broth from concentrate is made by simmering clams and their juices to create a flavorful liquid. This liquid is …
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Dried Mustard
Dried mustard is made from the seeds of mustard plants, which are ground into a powder. The seeds are typically …
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Peach Base
Peach base is a flavoring ingredient made from peaches. It typically includes peach pulp, juice, and natural flavorings. The process …
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Dehydrated Onion And Garlic Powders
Dehydrated onion and garlic powders are dried and ground forms of onions and garlic. They are made by removing water …
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Natural Flavor And Soy Lecithin
Natural flavors are complex mixtures derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, or other plant materials. They are …
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Organic Lime Oil
Organic lime oil is a natural flavoring derived from the peel of organic limes. It is extracted through methods like …
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Natural Cocoa And Cocoa
Cocoa powder is made from roasted cocoa beans, which are dried, shelled, and ground. The fat (cocoa butter) is often …
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Pure Vanilla Paste
Pure vanilla paste is a concentrated flavoring made from vanilla beans, water, and alcohol or glycerin. It often contains ground …
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Organic Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali
This ingredient is cocoa powder that has been treated with an alkaline solution, such as potassium carbonate. This process, also …
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Organic Fair Trade Dutch Cocoa
Dutch-process cocoa powder is made from cocoa beans that have been treated with an alkaline solution. This process neutralizes the …
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Essential Oils
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that capture the plant's scent and flavor. They are typically produced by steam distillation …
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Old Bay Seasoning
Old Bay Seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices, most famously used on seafood. While its exact recipe is …
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Red Crushed Pepper
Red crushed pepper is made from dried and crushed varieties of the pepper plant, Capsicum annuum. It is a spice …
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Natural Garlic
Garlic is a species of the onion genus, Allium. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran and has …
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Vanilla Flavor With Other Natural Flavors
This ingredient is a flavoring that includes vanilla extract and other natural flavorings. Natural flavors are derived from natural sources …
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Smoke Powder
Smoke powder is a food ingredient made by condensing the smoke from burning hardwoods. The smoke is captured, filtered, and …
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Organic Cracked Black Pepper
Organic cracked black pepper is made from dried, whole black peppercorns (Piper nigrum) that have been coarsely broken. It is …
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Gluten-free Flavor
Gluten-free flavor is a flavoring substance or mixture that does not contain gluten-containing ingredients. It is created by food scientists …
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Garlic Flavored Oil
Garlic flavored oil is a cooking oil infused with the taste and aroma of garlic. It is typically made by …
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See Package: Wasabi
Wasabi is a plant in the Brassicaceae family, related to horseradish and mustard. It is native to Japan. The pungent …
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Organic Bay Leaves
Bay leaves come from the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), native to the Mediterranean region. The leaves are typically dried …
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Soy And Tamarind Extract
Soy and tamarind extract is a blend of ingredients derived from soybeans and tamarind fruit. Soybeans are legumes grown worldwide, …
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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.