I don't know for sure - but my best guess is yes - due to potential allergy situations. Having a secret ingredient is an excellent concept (trade secret) but may cause problems in food products. You might be able to list certain ingredients generically - spices, salt, etc. If the mixture is complex - it is unlikely that someone could duplicate it. Think COCA COLA - never copied exactly.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2013 at 3:57 PM