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Bacon Flavouring
Bacon Flavouring
Low concern
Bacon flavoring is a generic flavoring umbrella whose components are not disclosed. May contain smoke flavor compounds; some smoke flavorings have been reviewed by EFSA with restricted approvals.
Found in
417 products
What it is
Flavoring blend (natural and/or artificial) imitating cured/smoked pork bacon.
Bacon-like savory/smoky flavor.
Why it's flagged
- May contain smoke flavorings which contribute PAH precursors
What regulators actually say
"Natural and artificial flavors must be declared on the label."
"EFSA re-evaluated smoke flavour primary products and could not rule out genotoxicity for several products."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted under 21 CFR 101.22 if components are GRAS or approved
European Union — EFSA
Smoke flavorings regulated under EU 2065/2003; some primary products restricted in 2023-2024 reviews
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