Blueberry Filling
Blueberry fillings are typically high in added sugar with relatively low actual fruit content. They may contain added colors, modified starches, and preservatives.
What it is
A composite filling typically containing blueberries, sugar/sweeteners, thickeners (modified starch, pectin), and preservatives.
Filling for pastries, pies, muffins, yogurts.
Why it's flagged
- high added sugar
- may contain modified starch and added color
- low actual fruit content
What regulators actually say
"Limit added sugars to less than 10 percent of calories per day."
"Added sugars include sugars that are added during the processing of foods (such as sucrose or dextrose), foods packaged as sweeteners, sugars from syrups and honey, and sugars from concentrated fruit or vegetable juices."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Composite food; component additives must be authorized.
European Union — EFSA
Composite food; subject to additive and labeling rules.
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