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Anchovy Extract

Low concern

Whole-food derived flavoring. Contains fish allergen; high sodium when used as paste.

Found in
296 products

What it is

Concentrated liquid or paste extract from anchovies, used as a savory umami flavor enhancer.

Flavor enhancer providing umami/savory depth; common in Worcestershire and Caesar dressings.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Fish (such as bass, flounder, cod) is one of the major food allergens identified by FALCPA."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as a food/flavoring

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as food/flavor

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