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Clam Juice

Low concern

Clam juice is a standard seafood-derived ingredient. Primary nutritional concern is high sodium content; it is also a shellfish allergen.

Found in

212 products

What it is

The strained, salted broth from steamed clams, sold bottled as a cooking liquid.

Flavoring liquid imparting briny, oceanic flavor; cooking base for seafood dishes.

Why it's flagged

high sodium
shellfish allergen

What regulators actually say

"The eight major food allergens identified by FALCPA are milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard food (shellfish allergen labeling required under FALCPA)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food (mollusks listed as allergen requiring declaration)

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