Barbeque Flavour

Barbeque flavour is a complex blend of ingredients designed to mimic the taste of food cooked over a barbeque. It typically includes smoky notes, sweet elements like sugar or molasses, and savoury components such as onion, garlic, and spices. These flavours can be derived from natural sources, artificial compounds, or a combination of both.

Manufacturers use barbeque flavour to impart a desirable smoky and savoury taste to a wide range of savoury food products. It is commonly found in snacks like crisps and extruded snacks, as well as in sauces, marinades, and processed meats. Its purpose is to enhance the palatability and consumer appeal of these foods.

Barbeque flavourings are not typically considered food additives in the same way as E-numbers, but their constituent ingredients are subject to food safety regulations. The individual components, such as salt and sugar, contribute to the overall nutritional profile of the food. The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) oversee the safety of all food ingredients. Evidence regarding the health impacts of flavourings is generally considered in the context of the overall diet.