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Concentrated Purée
Concentrated Purée
Low concern
A concentrated purée is fundamentally a fruit/vegetable ingredient, but as a generic umbrella term it does not specify the source fruit/vegetable, the degree of concentration, or whether sugars or stabilizers were added. Safety depends on the specific source.
Found in
16 products
What it is
Generic descriptor for a fruit or vegetable purée that has had water removed (concentrated) for storage and use.
Fruit/vegetable component for sauces, beverages, baby foods, and bakery fillings.
Why it's flagged
- High natural sugar density relative to whole fruit/vegetable
What regulators actually say
"USDA FoodData Central includes data on fruit and vegetable purées and concentrates."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as fruit/vegetable ingredient; specific source must be declared
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; subject to general food labeling regulations
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