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.
Cardamoms
Cardamom is a spice made from the seed pods of various plants in the ginger family. The pods are typically …
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Dark Chocolate Filling
Dark chocolate filling is a sweet, semi-liquid mixture used to fill candies, cookies, and other baked goods. It is made …
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E635
Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (E635) is a flavor enhancer. It is a synthetic compound made from yeast or bacteria, or from the …
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Ground Lemon
Ground lemon, also known as lemon zest or dried lemon peel, is made from the outer rind of lemons. The …
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Nature Identical Vanilla Flavor
Nature-identical vanilla flavor is a compound chemically identical to vanillin found in vanilla beans, but produced synthetically in a lab. …
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Chilli Extract
Chilli extract is a concentrated flavoring derived from chili peppers. It is produced by extracting the pungent compounds, primarily capsaicin, …
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Dried Red Chilies
Dried red chilies are the mature fruits of plants from the genus Capsicum, which are dried to preserve them. They …
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Bonito Extract Powder
Bonito extract powder is made from dried, smoked, and fermented skipjack tuna, a type of fish. The fish is then …
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Habanero Pepper Sauce
Habanero pepper sauce is a condiment made from the fiery habanero chili pepper, which is native to the Amazon region …
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Basil 1
Basil is an aromatic herb native to tropical regions. It is widely cultivated for its leaves, which are used fresh …
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Chocolate Liquor With Alkali
Chocolate liquor with alkali, also known as Dutch-processed cocoa, is made from cocoa beans that have been washed with an …
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Strawberry Compound
Strawberry compound is a flavoring agent designed to mimic the taste and aroma of strawberries. It is typically made using …
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Mahleb
Mahleb is a spice made from the ground pits of the St. Lucie cherry (Prunus mahaleb). The pits are cracked …
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Garlic Essence
Garlic essence is a concentrated flavoring derived from garlic. It is typically produced by extracting the volatile compounds responsible for …
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Organic Blackberry Flavor
Organic Blackberry Flavor is a flavoring agent made from natural sources, often including extracts from real blackberries or other natural …
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Mesquite Flavor
Mesquite flavor is a flavoring agent that mimics the smoky taste of mesquite wood, often used in grilling and smoking. …
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Lemon Flavour
Lemon flavour is a compound that gives food a lemon-like taste and aroma. It can be derived from natural sources …
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Selected Cocoas
Selected cocoas are cocoa beans that have been processed to achieve specific flavor and color profiles. The process typically involves …
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Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract
Madagascar vanilla extract is a flavoring made from the cured pods of the vanilla orchid, primarily the Bourbon vanilla variety, …
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Fair Trade Cocoa
Fair Trade Cocoa is cocoa powder that has been certified by a third-party organization to meet certain social and environmental …
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Mocha Flavor
Mocha flavor is a blend that combines the tastes of coffee and chocolate. It is created by mixing coffee extract …
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Ground Sesame Seed
Ground sesame seed is made from dried sesame seeds that have been milled or ground. Sesame seeds are small, flat …
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Salsa Verde Sauce
Salsa verde is a green sauce originating from Mexico. It is typically made from tomatillos, chili peppers, onion, cilantro, and …
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Dehydrated Dill Weed
Dehydrated dill weed is the dried leaves of the dill plant (Anethum graveolens), a herb in the celery family. The …
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Cinnamon Spice
Cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of trees from the genus *Cinnamomum*. The bark is dried and …
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Sriracha Hot Sauce
Sriracha hot sauce is a popular condiment made primarily from chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt. The peppers are …
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Crab Extract Powder
Crab extract powder is made from cooked crab meat that has been dried and ground into a powder. It captures …
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Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks Coffee refers to coffee beans roasted and brewed by Starbucks. The company sources arabica coffee beans from Latin America, …
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Extracts Of Chili Pepper
Extracts of chili pepper are made by extracting the compounds that give chili peppers their heat and flavor, primarily capsaicinoids. …
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Natural Chicken Broth Base
Natural chicken broth base is a concentrated form of chicken broth. It is made by by simmering chicken parts, such …
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Beef Demi-glace
Beef demi-glace is a rich, concentrated brown sauce made from a base of brown stock (usually beef or veal), often …
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Makara Cinnamon
Makara cinnamon, also known as Ceylon cinnamon or 'true' cinnamon, is derived from the inner bark of the *Cinnamomum verum* …
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Autolysed Yeast
Autolyzed yeast is yeast that has been broken down by its own enzymes. This process releases the natural savory compounds …
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Orange Pekoe & Pekoe Cut Black Teas
Orange Pekoe and Pekoe Cut Black Teas are grades of black tea leaves. They are made from the leaves of …
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Cocoa Solids 25% Minimum
Cocoa solids are the non-fat component of the cocoa bean. They are derived from roasted cocoa beans that have been …
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Ground Arabica Coffee
Ground Arabica coffee comes from the roasted beans of the Arabica coffee plant, native to Ethiopia. It is a widely …
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Preservative Natural Flavors
Natural flavors are complex mixtures derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, or animal products. They are created …
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Natural Yuzu Flavor
Natural yuzu flavor comes from the yuzu, a citrus fruit that looks like a small grapefruit and tastes like a …
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A Seasoning Solution
A Seasoning Solution is a complex mixture often containing water, salt, and various flavorings. It is used to add or …
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Dried Fenugreek Leaf
Dried fenugreek leaf, also known as kasoori methi, is the dried leaf of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum). The leaves …
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Dried Cilantro Leaf
Dried cilantro leaf is the dried form of the leaves of the cilantro plant (Coriandrum sativum). The leaves are harvested …
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Vanila
Vanilla is a flavoring derived from the cured seed pods, or beans, of the vanilla orchid. The most common species …
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Hydrolyzed Torula And Brewers Yeast
Hydrolyzed Torula and Brewers Yeast are forms of yeast that have been broken down into smaller components. Torula yeast is …
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Dried Chili Powder
Dried chili powder is a spice made from ground, dried chili peppers. The type of chili pepper used can vary, …
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Citra Hops
Citra hops are a variety of hop (Humulus lupulus) developed in the United States, known for their distinct citrus aroma …
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Natural Clementine Flavor
Natural clementine flavor is derived from the clementine fruit, a hybrid of mandarin and sweet orange. It is created by …
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Organic Ancho Powder
Organic ancho powder is made from dried poblano peppers. The peppers are dried and then ground into a fine powder. …
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Natural Caramel Flavoring
Natural caramel flavoring is a liquid or powder that gives food a caramel taste. It is made from natural sources …
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Natural Identical Flavor
A natural identical flavor is a substance that is chemically identical to a flavor found in nature but is produced …
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Mushroom Extractives
Mushroom extractives are concentrated flavor compounds derived from mushrooms. They are typically made by extracting the savory, umami components from …
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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.