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Citrus Flavouring

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Generic 'citrus flavouring' is an umbrella term that may cover natural citrus oils (limonene, citral) or artificial flavorants. Without specific component disclosure, the precise safety profile is unclear, though regulated flavor categories are GRAS.

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What it is

Generic term for natural or artificial citrus-derived flavouring agents.

Flavor.

What regulators actually say

"The term 'natural flavor' or 'natural flavoring' means the essential oil... or any product of... fruit or fruit juice."

"Flavourings shall be safe under the proposed conditions of use."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Natural and artificial flavors regulated under 21 CFR 101.22; many GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20.

European Union — EFSA

Flavourings regulated under EU 1334/2008.

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