Ingredient library

Neutral · Flavoring

Smoke flavor

Also appears on labels as: natural smoke flavor, natural maple smoke flavor

Condensed and filtered wood smoke, or a synthetic equivalent.

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Where it comes from
Controlled wood pyrolysis, with the tar fraction filtered out.
Why it's in the product
Flavor in jerky-style treats.
Safety and toxicity
Purified smoke flavoring is considered safe and is deliberately stripped of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that make actual smoking a concern.

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Found in 6 scored products

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