bacon flavor

Bacon flavor refers to a complex mixture designed to replicate the characteristic scent and taste of cooked bacon. It delivers a distinctly meaty and smoky aroma profile, often described as cooked, hickory smoke, spicy, or ranch-like depending on formulations. Known synonyms include cooked bacon flavor, hickory smoke bacon flavor, ranch bacon flavor, and spicy bacon flavor. This flavor material is typically employed in a variety of flavored products to impart a savory bacon note. Its composition may derive from natural extracts or synthetic flavor chemicals, with detailed chemical profiles accessible through controlled-vocabulary sources such as PubChem. Formulators use bacon flavor to enhance the sensory appeal of snacks, processed meats, sauces, and other foodstuffs where a bacon-like meaty character is desired.

Bacon flavor mimics the aroma of cooked pork bacon, a food product obtained from porcine sources. Naturally, the characteristic smell arises from Maillard reaction products and smoke condensates during bacon preparation. In flavor applications, this material is applied widely across flavored foods including snacks, seasoning blends, ready-to-eat meals, and savory sauces. Its usage is relevant under standards such as FEMA (US), which governs flavor ingredients in food products and maintains safety and usage guidelines. The flavor's versatility allows it to add authentic bacon sensory notes in formulations without using actual meat, appealing to diverse product development needs.

Bacon flavor compositions typically possess complex volatile profiles combining aldehydes, ketones, phenols, and sulfur compounds responsible for their distinct meaty, smoky, and savory notes. Their physical form may vary from liquid to paste depending on solvent or carrier systems used. These properties influence the flavor's solubility, volatility, and stability during processing and storage. The relatively low concentration required for effective flavoring means fragrances are generally stable under typical food manufacturing conditions. No notable hazards are associated with the chemical constituents under recommended use levels, as evidenced by safety assessments indicating no classification for toxicity or hazard.

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Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Hazard statement(s)
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Precautionary statement(s)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
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Dermal Toxicity:
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Inhalation Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

Category:
flavored products of all types
Recommendation for bacon flavor usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

Safety references

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