Ingredient

Vegan Natural Flavors

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

What it is

Vegan natural flavors are derived from plant sources like fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. They are created through physical, enzymatic, or microbiological processes to extract or produce flavor compounds. These flavors are used to mimic or enhance the taste of foods without using animal-derived ingredients.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use vegan natural flavors to add or boost taste in a wide range of food products, especially those marketed to vegans or vegetarians. They are commonly found in plant-based meat alternatives, dairy-free products, frozen meals, and baked goods to provide desirable flavor profiles.

Health notes

In the U.S., flavoring substances, including natural flavors, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have also evaluated many flavoring substances. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of natural flavors.

Allergen info

Vegan natural flavors are not typically derived from the major allergens. However, if a natural flavor is derived from a source that is a major allergen (e.g., soy or wheat), that source must be declared on the ingredient list according to FDA regulations. Not a major allergen unless derived from one.

Products containing Vegan Natural Flavors

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New Planet Beer Company Gluten-Free Vegan Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 53% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 319kcal 3.7Protein 12.3Fat 46.6Carbs OMG...It's Gluten Free, LLC Lasagna, Spinach Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 61% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 56% DV per serving 100kcal 3.2Protein 2.9Fat 15.3Carbs Turtle Island Foods, Inc. Tofurky, Pepp'Roni Deli Slice, Pepprony Other Meats 214kcal 25Protein 1.8Fat 21.4Carbs Blue Cheeze Dressing, Blue Cheeze Promotional Alliance International, Inc Blue Cheeze Dressing, Blue Cheeze Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 400kcal 0Protein 43.3Fat 10Carbs Turtle Island Foods, Inc. Veggie Burger, White Quinoa Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 182kcal 15.2Protein 7.1Fat 16.2Carbs Turtle Island Foods, Inc. Tofurky, Veggie Burger, Spicy Black Bean, Spicy Black Bean Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 182kcal 14.1Protein 7.1Fat 14.1Carbs Maika, Veggie Burger, Carrot Orange, Carrot Orange Maika Foods,LLC Maika, Veggie Burger, Carrot Orange, Carrot Orange Frozen Patties and Burgers 171kcal 1.4Protein 12.9Fat 15.7Carbs Turtle Island Foods, Inc. Pot Pie, Chick'N Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving 229kcal 4.8Protein 14.5Fat 19.8Carbs New York Cheezecake, New York Promotional Alliance International, Inc New York Cheezecake, New York Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 105% DV per serving High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 361kcal 2.3Protein 23.3Fat 35.3Carbs Promotional Alliance International, Inc Cream Cheeze Style Spread Cheese High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 200kcal 3.3Protein 16.7Fat 13.3Carbs Promotional Alliance International, Inc Spinach & Mushroom Gluten-Free Pizza, Spinach & Mushroom Pizza High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 252kcal 4.4Protein 11.1Fat 34.1Carbs Promotional Alliance International, Inc Hon'Y Mustard Dressing, Hony Mustard Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 400kcal 0Protein 36.7Fat 13.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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