Ingredients Glossary Carefully crafted recipes. We put quality ingredients, great care and attention to detail in every one of our delicious food products. OUR GLOSSARY OF INGREDIENTS Want to know the specifics on what's in our food? This glossary provides information about the ingredients in our most popular items in addition to our main ingredients—pork and other meats. These ingredients are added to enrich flavor, expand variety, and enhance food safety. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 7 ingredients beginning with the letter 'A' Acacia Gum Acacia Gum is a water-soluble gum obtained from several varieties of the acacia tree and is used as a thickener or coating. Annatto Bixa orellana Annatto is a yellowish-red dyestuff made from the pulp around the seeds of a tropical American tree. Apo-Carotenal Apo-carotenal is used to enhance the appearance of food products by producing a more desirable color. Artificial Color Artificial color is used to enhance the appearance of food products by producing a more desirable color. Artificial Flavor Artificial flavor is a synthetic flavoring agent used to enhance flavor. Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid, also known as Vitamin C, is used to extend shelf life. Autolyzed Yeast Autolyzed yeast is a processed yeast product used to enhance flavor by producing savory notes in meat products. About Us Careers Our Brands Investors Sustainability News Contact Us LATEST FACEBOOK POST November 26, 2021 • 5:55 PM In celebration of the Smithfield® Commonwealth Clash rivalry games, Smithfield stopped by Feeding Southwest Virginia and Blue... LATEST TWEET November 28, 2021 • 1:20 AM https://t.co/64832K84NH https://t.co/zvadw5XYU8 © 2021 Smithfield Foods, Inc • Proudly made in the USA California Privacy Policies & Disclosures Privacy Policy Terms Of Use