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Banana Flavouring

Safe

Flavorings are GRAS at typical use levels (FEMA/FDA), but 'banana flavouring' is an umbrella term that obscures the actual compounds. Component esters such as isoamyl acetate are permitted synthetic flavors with established safety at flavoring levels.

Found in
273 products

What it is

Flavoring imparting banana taste, often containing isoamyl acetate among other esters; may be natural or artificial.

Imparts banana flavor.

What regulators actually say

"Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants permitted for use in food, 21 CFR 172.515."

"Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives — natural and artificial flavor regulations."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as flavor (21 CFR 172.515 / 182.60)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted flavoring

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