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.
Pink Pepper
Pink peppercorns are the dried berries of the *Schinus terebinthifolius* tree, native to South America. They are not true peppercorns, …
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Dry Soy Sauce
Dry soy sauce is a powdered form of traditional liquid soy sauce. It is made by dehydrating liquid soy sauce, …
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Oil Of Dill
Oil of dill is a flavoring derived from the dill plant (Anethum graveolens). It is extracted from the seeds or …
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Sage Powder
Sage powder is made from the dried leaves of the sage plant (Salvia officinalis). The leaves are typically ground into …
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Garlic & Herb Seasoning
Garlic & herb seasoning is a blend of dried herbs and spices, primarily featuring garlic. Common additions include parsley, basil, …
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Natural And Artificial Apple Flavor
Natural and artificial apple flavor are mixtures of chemical compounds that provide the taste and aroma of apples. Natural flavors …
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Salt And A Trace Of Calcium Chloride
Salt and a trace of calcium chloride is a mixture of two common mineral salts. Salt, primarily sodium chloride, is …
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Pickling Spices
Pickling spices are a blend of aromatic spices used to flavor and preserve foods, especially vegetables, during the pickling process. …
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After Cooking
After Cooking is a flavor ingredient that provides a savory, meaty taste. It is typically derived from animal proteins, such …
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Aqueous Solution Of Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor
This is a liquid made from the smoke of burning hickory wood. Water is used to capture the smoke compounds, …
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Natural Flavors And Other Spices
Natural flavors are complex mixtures derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, or yeast. They are created through …
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Yeast Extract Natural Flavor
Yeast extract is made from yeast, a type of fungus. The yeast cells are broken open, and their contents are …
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Natural Chili Flavors
Natural chili flavors are derived from chili peppers, which are the fruits of plants from the genus Capsicum. These flavors …
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Disodium Guanlylate
Disodium guanylate is a flavor enhancer. It is produced commercially through the fermentation of plant-based materials. It is often used …
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Hot Chili Sauce
Hot chili sauce is a condiment made from chili peppers, vinegar, and often other spices and flavorings. It can range …
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Cilantro And Spices
Cilantro is an herb with a fresh, citrusy flavor, also known as coriander. The seeds of the cilantro plant are …
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Crushed Red Pepper Seeds
Crushed red pepper seeds are the dried seeds from various types of chili peppers, often from the Capsicum annuum plant. …
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Kaffir Lime Zest
Kaffir lime zest comes from the bumpy, fragrant skin of the Kaffir lime, a small citrus fruit native to Southeast …
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Cherry Ribbon
Cherry Ribbon is a flavoring and coloring ingredient designed to mimic the taste and appearance of cherries, often with a …
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Organic Spearmint Oil
Organic spearmint oil is a natural oil extracted from the leaves of the spearmint plant (Mentha spicata). The plant is …
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Wasabi Soy Seasoning
Wasabi Soy Seasoning is a flavor blend that combines the pungent, spicy taste of wasabi with the savory, umami flavor …
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Onion & Garlic Powders
Onion powder is made from dried, ground onions, while garlic powder is made from dried, ground garlic. Both are common …
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Fermented Black Beans
Fermented black beans are soybeans that have been preserved through a process of fermentation, typically involving salt. This traditional East …
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Dried Chipotle
Dried chipotle peppers are ripe jalapeños that have been smoked and dried. The smoking process gives them a distinctive smoky …
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Natural Herbs And Spices
Natural herbs and spices are plant-based ingredients used to add flavor to food. They are derived from various parts of …
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Sunflower And Sea Salt
The term "sunflower" in food ingredients typically refers to the seeds of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus) or oil extracted …
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Natural Tropical Flavors
Natural tropical flavors are complex mixtures derived from plant sources found in tropical regions. They are created by extracting or …
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Natural Toasted Coconut Flavor
Natural toasted coconut flavor is derived from roasted coconut. The roasting process creates compounds that give coconut its characteristic toasted …
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Smoked Sweet Paprika
Smoked sweet paprika is a spice made from air-dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (Capsicum annuum). It has a mild, …
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Scent Enhancer
Scent enhancers are compounds that add or modify the smell of food. They can be derived from natural sources like …
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Flavored Bits
Flavored bits are small pieces of food, often breadcrumbs or cereal, that have been seasoned with spices, herbs, and other …
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Torula
Torula, also known as torula yeast or Candida utilis, is a type of yeast. It is grown on various substrates, …
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Natural Yeast Extract
Natural yeast extract is made from the cells of yeast, a type of fungus. The yeast cells are broken open, …
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Wintergreen
Wintergreen is an herb native to North America, also known as eastern teaberry. Its leaves contain a compound called methyl …
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Artificial Flavors Artificial Colors
Artificial flavors are compounds created in a lab to mimic natural flavors. They are made from a variety of chemical …
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Natural And Artificial Flavor And Artificial Color
Natural and artificial flavors are substances added to food to provide or enhance taste and aroma. Natural flavors are derived …
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Coconut Macaroon Flavored Almonds
Coconut macaroon flavored almonds are roasted almonds coated with a flavoring that mimics the taste of coconut macaroons. This flavoring …
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Natural Flavors & Colors
Natural flavors are complex mixtures derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, or animal products. They are created …
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Champagne Flavor
Champagne flavor is a flavoring agent designed to mimic the taste and aroma of champagne. It is typically created using …
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Blue Raspberry: Artificial Flavor
Blue raspberry is an artificial flavor that gives a sweet, fruity taste. It is not derived from any real fruit. …
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Chocolate And Hazelnut Filling
This is a sweet spread made from chocolate and ground hazelnuts. It is typically produced by blending cocoa solids, sugar, …
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Butter Flavor Ingredients: Popcorn
Butter flavor is a food additive that mimics the taste and aroma of butter. It is typically made from a …
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Orange Natural Flavor
Orange natural flavor is a flavoring substance derived from the peel or pulp of oranges. It is created by extracting …
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White Grape Flavor
White grape flavor is a substance that mimics the taste and aroma of white grapes. It is typically created using …
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Organic Ancho Chile
Ancho chiles are dried poblano peppers. They are a mild to medium-hot chili pepper, with a smoky, earthy, and slightly …
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Vanilla Almonds
Vanilla almonds are almonds that have been flavored with vanilla. Almonds are tree nuts that grow on the *Prunus dulcis* …
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Whisky
Whisky is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Grains used can include barley, malted barley, …
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Fair Trade Organic Vanilla Extract
Fair Trade Organic Vanilla Extract is a liquid flavoring made from vanilla beans. The beans are sourced from vanilla orchids, …
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Natural And Artificial Butter Flavors
Natural and artificial butter flavors are complex mixtures of chemical compounds that mimic the taste and aroma of butter. Natural …
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Salt Seasoning
Salt seasoning is a blend of salt, which is sodium chloride, and various herbs, spices, and other flavorings. Salt is …
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Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.