Natural Apple Flavouring
Natural flavorings sourced from apple are generally accepted as safe under FDA and EFSA flavoring rules. Specific aromatic constituents are individually evaluated by JECFA.
What it is
Natural apple flavouring is a flavor preparation derived from apples or apple-derived components via physical, enzymatic, or microbiological processes.
Provides apple aroma/taste in beverages, dairy, baked goods, and confectionery.
Why it's flagged
- minor compositional opacity on labels
What regulators actually say
"The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive ... derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice ... whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional."
"Natural flavouring substance shall mean a flavouring substance obtained by appropriate physical, enzymatic or microbiological processes from material of vegetable, animal or microbiological origin."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as natural flavor under 21 CFR 101.22
European Union — EFSA
Permitted natural flavoring under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008
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