Flavourings in Food

Flavourings add or enhance taste. On UK labels "flavouring" and "natural flavouring" are defined terms, and the individual components of a flavouring usually do not have to be listed.

Flavouring In 9857 products Flavourings are substances added to food to impart or modify its taste and/or odour. They can be derived from natural … What is Flavouring? → Natural flavouring In 4834 products Natural flavourings are derived from plant or animal sources, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, or animal products. They are … What is Natural flavouring? → Black pepper In 4703 products Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae. The fruit of the vine, known as a … What is Black pepper? → Yeast extract In 3851 products Yeast extract is made from yeast cells, typically *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*. The cell walls are broken down, releasing the inner contents, … What is Yeast extract? → White pepper In 2307 products White pepper is derived from the dried, unripe fruit of the Piper nigrum plant, the same species as black pepper. … What is White pepper? → Cumin In 1767 products Cumin is a spice derived from the dried seed of the Cuminum cyminum plant, which is native to the Middle … What is Cumin? → Spice In 1566 products Spices are aromatic or pungent vegetable substances used for flavouring food. They are typically derived from dried seeds, fruits, roots, … What is Spice? → Nutmeg In 1475 products Nutmeg is the seed of the evergreen tree *Myristica fragrans*, native to the Banda Islands in Indonesia. The seed is … What is Nutmeg? → Oregano In 1445 products Oregano is a herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is the leaves of the oregano plant, which are typically … What is Oregano? → Clove In 1413 products Cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), native to Indonesia. The buds are harvested by … What is Clove? → Cinnamon In 1332 products Cinnamon is a spice derived from the inner bark of several trees belonging to the genus Cinnamomum. The bark is … What is Cinnamon? → Thyme In 1195 products Thyme is a herb native to the Mediterranean region, belonging to the mint family. It is cultivated for its aromatic … What is Thyme? → Mustard In 988 products Mustard is a condiment made from the seeds of a mustard plant, which are ground and mixed with water, vinegar, … What is Mustard? → Flavour enhancer In 909 products Flavour enhancers are substances added to food to intensify or modify its existing flavour and aroma. They can be naturally … What is Flavour enhancer? → Smoked paprika In 898 products Smoked paprika is a spice made from peppers that have been dried and then smoked over wood, typically oak. The … What is Smoked paprika? → Monosodium glutamate In 809 products Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid. It is produced industrially through … What is Monosodium glutamate? → Sage In 808 products Sage is an aromatic herb derived from the leaves of the Salvia officinalis plant, a perennial evergreen shrub native to … What is Sage? → Ginger powder In 774 products Ginger powder is made from the dried rhizome (underground stem) of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). The rhizomes are cleaned, … What is Ginger powder? → Spice extract In 757 products Spice extract is a concentrated flavouring derived from spices. It is produced by extracting the aromatic and flavour compounds from … What is Spice extract? → Cocoa powder In 712 products Cocoa powder is made from dried and ground cocoa beans, the seeds of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). The beans … What is Cocoa powder? → Vanilla extract In 702 products Vanilla extract is a liquid flavouring made by macerating and extracting the vanilla bean pod in alcohol and water. The … What is Vanilla extract? → Soy sauce In 664 products Soy sauce is a dark, savoury liquid condiment made from fermented soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and Aspergillus mould. It originated … What is Soy sauce? → Natural vanilla flavouring In 656 products Natural vanilla flavouring is derived from the vanilla bean, the fruit of certain orchid species. The flavour compounds are extracted … What is Natural vanilla flavouring? → Mustard seed In 654 products Mustard seeds are the small, round seeds of various mustard plants, such as Brassica juncea (brown mustard) and Sinapis alba … What is Mustard seed? → Cardamom In 648 products Cardamom is a spice derived from the seeds of several plants in the ginger family, native to the Indian subcontinent. … What is Cardamom? → Herb In 565 products Herbs are plants or parts of plants used for their savoury or aromatic qualities. They can be fresh or dried … What is Herb? → Rosemary In 549 products Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a woody perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Its needle-like leaves have a strong, pungent … What is Rosemary? → Pepper In 505 products Peppercorns are the dried berries of the Piper nigrum vine, native to South Asia. They are harvested when ripe and … What is Pepper? → Yeast extract powder In 503 products Yeast extract powder is made from yeast, a single-celled fungus. The yeast cells are broken down, and the contents are … What is Yeast extract powder? → Fenugreek In 499 products Fenugreek is a herb in the pea family (Fabaceae), native to southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Its seeds, leaves, … What is Fenugreek? → Smoke flavouring In 495 products Smoke flavouring is produced by the controlled combustion of wood or other organic materials, followed by the capture and processing … What is Smoke flavouring? → Mace In 469 products Mace is a spice derived from the aril, a bright red, lacy covering that surrounds the nutmeg seed. After harvesting, … What is Mace? → Cracked black pepper In 438 products Cracked black pepper is derived from the dried berries of the Piper nigrum plant, a flowering vine native to South … What is Cracked black pepper? → Star anise In 426 products Star anise is the star-shaped fruit of the *Illicium verum* tree, native to Vietnam and China. The star-shaped fruits are … What is Star anise? → Black pepper extract In 425 products Black pepper extract is a concentrated flavouring derived from the dried berries of the Piper nigrum plant, commonly known as … What is Black pepper extract? → Barley malt vinegar In 416 products Barley malt vinegar is a type of vinegar made from malt vinegar that has been brewed from barley. The brewing … What is Barley malt vinegar? → Caramel In 399 products Caramel is a rich brown colour and flavour produced by heating sugars, typically sucrose. The process, known as caramelisation, involves … What is Caramel? → Allspice In 317 products Allspice is the dried unripe fruit of the Pimenta dioica tree, native to the Caribbean. The name comes from the … What is Allspice? → Lemon oil In 316 products Lemon oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the peel of lemons (Citrus limon). It is typically obtained through … What is Lemon oil? → Disodium 5'-ribonucleotide In 305 products Disodium 5'-ribonucleotide is a flavour enhancer. It is produced commercially through the fermentation of carbohydrates by specific strains of microorganisms. … What is Disodium 5'-ribonucleotide? → Lemongrass In 300 products Lemongrass is a tall, perennial grass native to tropical Asia. It has a distinctive citrusy aroma and flavour, and is … What is Lemongrass? → Fennel seed In 299 products Fennel seeds are the dried seeds of the fennel plant (Foeniculum vulgare), a herb in the parsley family. Native to … What is Fennel seed? → Vegetable broth In 287 products Vegetable broth is a savoury liquid made by simmering vegetables, herbs, and spices in water. It forms the flavour base … What is Vegetable broth? → Chicken broth In 275 products Chicken broth is a savoury liquid made by simmering chicken bones, meat, and sometimes vegetables and herbs in water. The … What is Chicken broth? → Cassia In 266 products Cassia is a spice derived from the bark of trees belonging to the genus *Cinnamomum*. It is closely related to … What is Cassia? → Dried oregano In 264 products Dried oregano is a herb derived from the leaves of the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare), a perennial herb from the … What is Dried oregano? → Dijon mustard In 250 products Dijon mustard is a traditional mustard originating from the city of Dijon in France. It is made from ground mustard … What is Dijon mustard? → Disodium guanylate In 232 products Disodium guanylate is a flavour enhancer. It is produced commercially through the fermentation of carbohydrates by specific microorganisms, followed by … What is Disodium guanylate? → Orange essential oil In 229 products Orange essential oil is a concentrated oil extracted from the peel of oranges (Citrus × sinensis). The oil is typically … What is Orange essential oil? → Cinnamon powder In 227 products Cinnamon powder is a spice made from the inner bark of trees belonging to the genus Cinnamomum. The bark is … What is Cinnamon powder? →

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