Ingredient

Vegan Natural Flavor

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use vegan natural flavors to add or boost taste and aroma in a …

What it is

Vegan natural flavors are complex mixtures derived from plant or microbial sources, intended to mimic or enhance existing flavors in food. They are created through processes like extraction, distillation, and fermentation, using parts of plants such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices, or microorganisms. The goal is to provide specific taste profiles without using animal-derived ingredients.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use vegan natural flavors to add or boost taste and aroma in a wide variety of foods, especially those marketed as vegan or plant-based. They are commonly found in meat alternatives, dairy-free products like cheese and ice cream, baked goods, and snacks. These flavors help create a more appealing and familiar taste experience for consumers seeking plant-based options.

Health notes

In the U.S., flavors are regulated by the FDA. Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used as intended. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated many flavor compounds. While generally considered safe at typical consumption levels, the specific components of a natural flavor mixture can vary widely. There are no widespread health controversies associated with the use of vegan natural flavors.

Allergen info

Vegan natural flavors are not derived from the major allergens (milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame). They also do not contain gluten unless a gluten-containing source was specifically used in their extraction or production, which is uncommon.

Products containing Vegan Natural Flavor

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Triple Fudge Chunk With Decadent Fudge Swirls & Chunks Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, Triple Fudge Chunk Promotional Alliance International, Inc Triple Fudge Chunk With Decadent Fudge Swirls & Chunks Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, Triple Fudge Chunk Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 228kcal 1.6Protein 13.8Fat 25.2Carbs Meatless Pepperoni Style With Mozzarella Style Shreds Thin Crust Gluten-Free Pizza, Meatless Pepperoni Style Promotional Alliance International, Inc Meatless Pepperoni Style With Mozzarella Style Shreds Thin Crust Gluten-Free Pizza, Meatless Pepperoni Style Pizza High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 261kcal 3.2Protein 10.8Fat 38.9Carbs Turtle Island Foods, Inc. Burger Other Meats High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 230kcal 13.3Protein 15.9Fat 8.8Carbs Meatless Meat Lover's With Meatless Pepperoni Style Slices & Meatless Italian Sausage Style Crumbles Thin Crust Gluten-Free Pizza, Meatless Meat Lover's Promotional Alliance International, Inc Meatless Meat Lover's With Meatless Pepperoni Style Slices & Meatless Italian Sausage Style Crumbles Thin Crust Gluten-Free Pizza, Meatless Meat Lover's Pizza High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 250kcal 5.9Protein 10.3Fat 35.3Carbs Salted Caramel Swirl Creamy Caramel Bar Dipped In Rich Fair Trade Dark Chocolate Coconut Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, Salted Caramel Swirl Promotional Alliance International, Inc Salted Caramel Swirl Creamy Caramel Bar Dipped In Rich Fair Trade Dark Chocolate Coconut Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, Salted Caramel Swirl Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 294kcal 1.5Protein 20.6Fat 27.9Carbs Meatless Pepperoni Style With Jalapeno With Meatless Bac'N Style Bits, Meatless Pepperoni Style Slices And Spicy Jalapeno Vegetable Crust Pizza, Meatless Pepperoni Style With Jalapeno Promotional Alliance International, Inc Meatless Pepperoni Style With Jalapeno With Meatless Bac'N Style Bits, Meatless Pepperoni Style Slices And Spicy Jalapeno Vegetable Crust Pizza, Meatless Pepperoni Style With Jalapeno Pizza High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 296kcal 4.4Protein 11.1Fat 43.7Carbs Specialty, Mozzarella Style Plant-Based Shreds, Mozzarella Style Wakefern Food Corporation Specialty, Mozzarella Style Plant-Based Shreds, Mozzarella Style Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 286kcal 0Protein 21.4Fat 25Carbs Mozzarella And Cheddar Style Shred Blend Cheese, Mozzarella And Cheddar Style Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Mozzarella And Cheddar Style Shred Blend Cheese, Mozzarella And Cheddar Style Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 286kcal 0Protein 21.4Fat 25Carbs Mozzarella Style Shred Cheese, Mozzarella Style Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Mozzarella Style Shred Cheese, Mozzarella Style Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 286kcal 0Protein 21.4Fat 25Carbs Deluxe Plant-Based Mac With Chicken With Pasta, Deluxe Banza LLC Deluxe Plant-Based Mac With Chicken With Pasta, Deluxe Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 266kcal 12.8Protein 9.6Fat 38.3Carbs Supreme Thin Crust Gluten-Free Pizza Promotional Alliance International, Inc Supreme Thin Crust Gluten-Free Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 225kcal 4.3Protein 8.0Fat 32.6Carbs Salted Caramel Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, Salted Caramel Swirl Promotional Alliance International, Inc Salted Caramel Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, Salted Caramel Swirl Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 290kcal 1.6Protein 21.0Fat 27.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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