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.
Malted Barley Vinegar
Malted barley vinegar is a type of vinegar made from malted barley. The barley is first malted, then fermented to …
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Organic Tamari Shoyu Sauce
Organic tamari shoyu sauce is a type of soy sauce made with organic soybeans and often a higher soybean-to-wheat ratio …
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Clarified Lime Juice Concentrate
Clarified lime juice concentrate is made by concentrating the juice of limes. The process involves removing pulp and solids, then …
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Lobster Tomalley
Lobster tomalley is the hepatopancreas of a lobster, a greenish-yellow substance found in the body cavity. It is essentially the …
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Organic Dehydrated Basil
Organic dehydrated basil is dried basil leaves grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an herb in …
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Blueberry Bit
Blueberry bit is a flavoring ingredient designed to mimic the taste and aroma of blueberries. It is typically made using …
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Roast Chicken Type Flavor
Roast chicken type flavor is a food additive designed to mimic the taste and aroma of roasted chicken. It is …
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Whole Red Chilies
Whole red chilies are dried fruits of plants in the genus Capsicum. They are known for their spicy flavor, which …
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Habanero And Other Spices
Habanero peppers are a type of chili pepper known for their intense heat and fruity, floral flavor. They are native …
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Sauce Seasoning
Sauce seasoning is a blend of herbs, spices, and other flavorings used to enhance the taste of sauces, particularly tomato-based …
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Organic Red Chili
Organic red chili refers to chili peppers grown according to organic farming standards. Chili peppers are fruits of plants from …
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Organic Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce
Tamari is a Japanese sauce similar to soy sauce, but it is traditionally made with only soybeans and salt, or …
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Dandelion Extract
Dandelion extract comes from the root and leaves of the dandelion plant (Taraxacum officinale). It is typically made by drying …
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Lemon Myrtle
Lemon myrtle is an herb native to Australia, with narrow, pointed leaves that have a strong lemon scent and flavor. …
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Cumin And Garlic
Cumin and garlic are both common spices used to add flavor to food. Cumin seeds come from the Cuminum cyminum …
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Natural Pork Broth
Natural pork broth is a liquid made by simmering pork bones and meat, often with vegetables and seasonings. It is …
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Hatch Chile Seasoning
Hatch chile seasoning is a spice blend featuring ground Hatch chiles, which are a variety of chili pepper grown primarily …
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Chili Powder Seasoning
Chili powder seasoning is a blend of ground dried chili peppers and other spices. The specific chilies used can vary, …
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Ranch Sauce Seasoning
Ranch sauce seasoning is a mixture of dried herbs and spices, often including ingredients like garlic, onion, dill, chives, and …
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Exhausted Vanilla Beans
Exhausted vanilla beans are vanilla pods that have already been used to extract their natural flavor and aroma compounds. After …
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Mirin Water
Mirin is a Japanese rice wine that is similar to sake but has a lower alcohol content and a higher …
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Infused Lemon Rind
Infused lemon rind is made by steeping lemon peels in a liquid, often oil or a sugar syrup. This process …
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Artificial Food Flavours
Artificial food flavors are compounds that mimic the taste and smell of natural ingredients but are created synthetically in a …
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Jamaican Ginger Extract
Jamaican ginger extract is a concentrated liquid flavoring made from the dried roots (rhizomes) of the ginger plant, *Zingiber officinale*. …
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Gentian Extract
Gentian extract comes from the roots of gentian plants, which are perennial herbs native to Europe. The roots are typically …
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Milk Chocolate Flavored Confectionery
Milk chocolate flavored confectionery is a food ingredient designed to mimic the taste and appearance of milk chocolate. It is …
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Soybean Oil Sunflower Oil Canola Oil Natural Butter Flavor
Natural butter flavor is a flavoring agent that mimics the taste and aroma of butter. It is typically made from …
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Dried Vanilla Bean Pieces
Dried vanilla bean pieces are small fragments of the cured seed pods of the vanilla orchid plant. The beans are …
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Natural Vanilla Extracts
Natural vanilla extract is a liquid flavoring made from vanilla beans, which are the fruit of the vanilla orchid. The …
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Strawberry Flavored Base
Strawberry flavored base is a food ingredient used to impart a strawberry taste and aroma to products. It is typically …
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Yummi Spicy Mayo
Yummi Spicy Mayo is a creamy condiment with a spicy kick, often found in sushi and other Asian-inspired dishes. It's …
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Smoked Naturally With Hickory Chips
This ingredient is the result of exposing food to smoke from burning hickory wood. The smoke imparts a distinct flavor …
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Crystalized Lime
Crystallized lime is made from the juice and zest of limes. The juice is typically concentrated and then dried, often …
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Spring Roll Sauce
Spring roll sauce is a dipping sauce commonly served with spring rolls, a savory appetizer. It is typically a sweet …
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Natural Wasabi
Natural wasabi is the grated rhizome (underground stem) of the Wasabia japonica plant, native to Japan. It has a pungent, …
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Angelica Root
Angelica root comes from the angelica plant, a tall herb native to Europe and Asia. The root is typically harvested, …
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Bitter And Sweet Apricot Kernels
Bitter and sweet apricot kernels are the seeds found inside apricot pits. They are often used as a flavoring agent, …
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Organic Jalapeo Powder
Organic jalapeño powder is made from dried, ground jalapeño peppers grown using organic farming methods. Jalapeños are a medium-hot chili …
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Vanilla Extract Water
Vanilla extract is a solution made by steeping and extracting the flavor from dried vanilla beans. The beans are typically …
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Organic Creamer Flavor
Organic Creamer Flavor is a flavoring ingredient used to impart a creamy taste and aroma to food products. It is …
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Truffle Sauce
Truffle sauce is a savory condiment made with truffles, which are a type of fungus that grows underground. The sauce …
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Organic Fair Trade Coffee Extract
Coffee extract is a concentrated liquid made from roasted coffee beans. It is produced by extracting the soluble compounds from …
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Chamoy Sauce
Chamoy sauce is a popular Mexican condiment with a sweet, sour, and spicy flavor profile. It is typically made from …
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Extractives From Whole Madagascar Vanilla Beans
Extractives from whole Madagascar vanilla beans are natural flavorings derived from the cured pods of the vanilla orchid, primarily grown …
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Tajin Seasoning
Tajín is a popular Mexican seasoning made from a blend of chili peppers, lime, and salt. It is known for …
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Pasilla Chili
The pasilla chili is the dried form of a type of chili pepper, specifically the chilaca pepper. It originates from …
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Sea Salt 0.75
Sea salt is salt harvested from evaporated seawater. It is produced by evaporating water from the sea, leaving behind salt …
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Garlic Salt And Lime
Garlic salt and lime is a seasoning blend that combines the pungent flavor of garlic with the bright, tangy taste …
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Added Smoke Flavoring
Added smoke flavoring is a liquid or powder made by burning wood and then condensing the smoke. The process captures …
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Organic Cheddar Cheese Seasoning
Organic Cheddar Cheese Seasoning is a blend of ingredients designed to impart the savory, tangy flavor of cheddar cheese. It …
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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.