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.
Pure Vanilla Flavor
Pure vanilla flavor is a liquid extract made from vanilla beans, which are the fruit of the vanilla orchid. The …
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Hazelnut Flavor
Hazelnut flavor is an artificial or natural flavoring designed to mimic the taste and aroma of hazelnuts. It can be …
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Natural Bourbon Vanilla Flavor
Natural bourbon vanilla flavor is derived from cured pods of the vanilla orchid, primarily the species *Vanilla planifolia*, grown in …
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Celery Leaves
Celery leaves are the leafy green tops of the celery plant. They are often removed from the stalks before sale …
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Dried Herbs
Dried herbs are fresh herbs that have had most of their water content removed through drying. This process concentrates their …
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Dried With Natural Flavors
This ingredient is a blend of dried herbs, fruits, or other plant-based materials combined with natural flavorings. Natural flavors are …
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Non-gmo Natural Flavor
Natural flavors are complex mixtures of aromatic compounds derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, or animal products. …
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Chili Flake
Chili flake is made from dried and crushed red chili peppers. The specific type of pepper used can vary, influencing …
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Salted Caramel Base
Salted caramel base is a pre-made ingredient that combines the distinct flavors of sweet caramel and salt. It is typically …
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Old Bay
Old Bay is a blend of herbs and spices, most famously used to season seafood. Its exact recipe is a …
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Tapatio Seasoning
Tapatío is a popular hot sauce and seasoning blend originating in the United States. It is known for its distinctive …
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Peppermint Crush
Peppermint Crush is a flavoring ingredient made from dried peppermint leaves, which are a hybrid mint species. The leaves are …
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Soy And Tamarind
Soy sauce is a liquid condiment made from fermented soybeans, wheat, salt, and water. Tamarind is a tropical fruit that …
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Chocolate Flavored Candies
Chocolate flavored candies are confectionery products designed to mimic the taste and appearance of chocolate. They are typically made using …
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Mustard Paste
Mustard paste is a condiment made from ground mustard seeds, mixed with water, vinegar, salt, and sometimes other spices. The …
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Natural Truffle Flavor
Natural truffle flavor is a flavoring substance made from the aromatic compounds found in truffles, which are a type of …
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Dried Sage
Sage is an herb with a distinct, savory flavor. It is native to the Mediterranean region but is now grown …
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Dry Chicken Broth
Dry chicken broth is a dehydrated form of liquid chicken broth. It is typically made by simmering chicken meat, bones, …
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Imitation Vanilla
Imitation vanilla, also known as artificial vanilla or vanillin, is a flavoring agent designed to mimic the taste and aroma …
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Dehydrated Chili Peppers
Dehydrated chili peppers are dried and ground fruits of plants from the genus Capsicum. They are grown worldwide and processed …
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Natural Flavor And Caffeine
Natural flavors are complex mixtures of aromatic chemicals derived from natural sources like plants or animal byproducts. They are created …
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If Lemon Lime: Natural & Artificial Flavor
Natural and artificial flavors are complex mixtures of compounds that provide taste and aroma to foods. Natural flavors are derived …
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Natural Cilantro Flavor
Natural cilantro flavor is derived from the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum). It is created by extracting aromatic compounds from the …
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Dark Chili Powder
Dark chili powder is a blend of ground dried chili peppers, often including cayenne and other types of red peppers, …
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Beef Stock Powder
Beef stock powder is made by simmering beef bones and meat to create a broth, which is then concentrated and …
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Hickory & Mesquite Smoke Flavoring
Hickory and mesquite smoke flavoring are created by burning hickory or mesquite wood, then capturing the smoke. This smoke is …
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If Strawberry: Artificial Flavor
Artificial strawberry flavor is a blend of chemicals designed to mimic the taste and aroma of real strawberries. It is …
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Carrot Powder And Garlic Powder
Carrot powder is made from dried, ground carrots. Garlic powder is made from dried, ground garlic. Both are used to …
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Chilis
Chilis are the fruit of plants from the genus *Capsicum*. They are native to the Americas and come in many …
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Organic Caramel Flavor
Organic caramel flavor is a flavoring agent that mimics the taste and aroma of traditional caramel. It is typically made …
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Coriander Leaf
Coriander leaf, also known as cilantro, is the fresh leaf of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). It is a widely …
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Ground Chilies
Ground chilies are dried and ground fruits of various plants in the Capsicum genus. These plants are native to the …
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Refined Sea Salt
Refined sea salt is a mineral composed mainly of sodium chloride, which is essential for life. It is produced by …
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Chill
Chili is a spice made from dried, ground pods of hot peppers, typically from the Capsicum genus. The heat comes …
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Tabasco Powder
Tabasco powder is a dried and ground form of the Tabasco pepper, a variety of chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens). The …
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Extract Of Oregano
Extract of oregano is a concentrated flavoring derived from the leaves of the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). The essential oils …
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Beef Powder
Beef powder is made from cooked beef that has been dried and ground into a powder. The process typically involves …
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Organic Natural Lemon Flavor
Organic Natural Lemon Flavor is a flavoring agent derived from lemons. It is produced by extracting aromatic compounds from the …
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Dried Bonito Powder
Dried bonito powder is made from dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack tuna. The fish is typically simmered, smoked, and then …
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Natural Flavors And Soy Lecithin
Natural flavors are complex mixtures derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, or animal products. They are created …
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Organic Chicken Base
Organic chicken base is a concentrated flavoring product made from cooked organic chicken, often including chicken fat and drippings. It …
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Monosodium Glumate
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid that occurs naturally in many foods. It …
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Oyster Juice Concentrate
Oyster juice concentrate is made from the liquid extracted from oysters. This liquid is then concentrated, often through evaporation, to …
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Natural Butter Flavor And Beta Carotene
Natural butter flavor is a flavoring agent made from natural sources, aiming to replicate the taste of butter. Beta-carotene is …
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Lochhead Vanilla
Lochhead Vanilla is a proprietary blend of vanilla flavoring developed by Lochhead Manufacturing Company. It is designed to provide a …
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Topical Seasoning
Topical Seasoning is a blend of spices and other ingredients used to add flavor to food. The exact composition can …
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Natural Flavor And Ascorbic Acid
Natural flavors are complex mixtures derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, or animal products. They are created …
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Orange Emulsion
Orange emulsion is a flavoring ingredient made from the oils found in orange peels. It is created by combining these …
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Chili Crescents
Chili crescents are a seasoning blend that typically includes chili pepper, salt, and other spices. The exact ingredients can vary …
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Organic Ground Vanilla Bean
Organic ground vanilla bean is made from dried, ground pods of the vanilla orchid, a plant native to Mexico. The …
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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.