Filling
Also known as: stuffing
Generic umbrella term that does not disclose specific ingredients. Real composition can include sugars, fats, hydrogenated oils, colors, or preservatives — without details, treat as moderate concern.
What it is
Generic ingredient-list term for the inner mixture of a stuffed/coated food (e.g., pie filling, ravioli filling, pastry filling). Composition varies widely.
Umbrella term — actual ingredients depend on product.
What regulators actually say
"Ingredients required to be declared on the label or labeling of a food shall be listed by common or usual name."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Composite food terms must be followed by sub-list of ingredients per 21 CFR 101.4(b)(2).
European Union — EFSA
EU Regulation 1169/2011 requires component disclosure.
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