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Egg Flavour

Low concern

Egg flavor identity is variable; if egg-derived, it is a major allergen. Synthetic egg flavor is GRAS as a flavoring substance.

Found in

49 products

What it is

A flavoring preparation that imparts an egg-like taste; may be derived from real eggs or composed of natural/artificial flavor compounds (e.g., dimethyl sulfide).

Flavoring in baked goods, pastas, sauces, and snacks.

Why it's flagged

May contain egg allergen if egg-derived

What regulators actually say

"Eggs are one of the nine major food allergens that must be declared on food labels."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as natural/artificial flavor (21 CFR 182.20)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized as flavoring; egg allergen labeling required

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