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Artificial Chicken Flavor

Also known as: artificial chicken flavoring

Moderate concern

Individual flavor components are generally regulated as GRAS or as approved flavoring substances. Concerns reflect the broader pattern that proprietary artificial flavor blends are not fully disclosed and frequently appear in highly-processed foods.

What it is

A blend of synthetic and/or non-meat-derived aroma chemicals formulated to mimic the taste and smell of chicken.

Provides chicken-like savory flavor in soups, snacks, seasonings, and processed foods without using chicken meat.

Why it's flagged

Composition is proprietary; specific components not disclosed
Typical of ultra-processed foods which are linked in epidemiology to adverse outcomes

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Labeled as 'artificial flavor' per 21 CFR 101.22; components must be GRAS or approved

European Union — EFSA

Flavoring substances regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008

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