Fruit Flavouring
'Fruit flavouring' is a non-specific umbrella term covering natural or artificial flavoring substances. Specific identity and safety profile cannot be determined without disclosure of components.
What it is
Generic umbrella term for natural or artificial flavor preparations imitating fruit aroma/taste.
Imparts fruit flavor without using whole fruit; concentrated and stable.
What regulators actually say
"Section 101.22 - Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives sets requirements for flavor declarations."
"Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 establishes Union rules on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Flavors regulated under 21 CFR 101.22 and 21 CFR 172/182; many components are GRAS (FEMA/FDA).
European Union — EFSA
Flavorings regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008; only authorized substances on the EU Union List may be used.
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