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Mesquite Smoke

What is Mesquite Smoke?

Mesquite smoke is a smoked flavoring made from burning Mesquite wood. People also use Mesquite-wood roasting or grilling to smoke-flavor steaks, chicken, pork, and fish. [1]

Mesquite Smoke Health Concerns

Pollen from mesquite (genus Prosopis) is a potent allergen responsible for causing immediate hypersensitivity reactions in susceptible people in the western and southwestern United States. [2]



History

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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Mesquite Smoke


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural & Possibly Unsafe

References
  1. Mesquite - Wikipedia
  2. Mesquite Pollen Allergy - Burning Issues

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Mesquite Smoke Flavor
Mesquite Smoke Flavoring
Natural Mesquite Flavor
Natural Mesquite Smoke
Natural Mesquite Smoke Flavor

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchDecember 18, 2009 @ 10:48 PM

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