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Natural Almond Flavouring

Low concern

Natural almond flavoring is commonly derived from bitter almond, peach, or apricot kernels and contains benzaldehyde. Used at low levels and considered safe.

Found in

455 products

What it is

A natural flavoring extract that imparts almond taste (typically benzaldehyde from natural sources) per FDA 21 CFR 101.22.

Flavoring agent.

Why it's flagged

tree-nut allergen if derived from almond kernels
limited transparency

What regulators actually say

"Natural flavor includes the essential oil... derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable... whose significant function in food is flavoring."

21 CFR 101.22 — accessdata.fda.gov

"Benzaldehyde - generally recognized as safe when used as a synthetic flavoring substance."

21 CFR 182.60 — accessdata.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS under 21 CFR 101.22; benzaldehyde GRAS (21 CFR 182.60)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008

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