Garlic Flavouring
Garlic flavoring is a generic category covering both natural and artificial preparations. The composition is not disclosed individually on labels.
What it is
Flavoring preparation that imparts garlic taste, made from garlic extract/oil or natural/synthetic aroma chemicals (e.g., diallyl disulfide).
Flavoring agent.
What regulators actually say
"The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive...whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional."
"This Regulation lays down rules on flavourings and food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as natural or artificial flavor under 21 CFR 101.22
European Union — EFSA
Flavorings governed by Reg. 1334/2008
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