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Natural Banana Flavouring

Low concern

Natural flavorings are regulated under 21 CFR 101.22. Components such as isoamyl acetate are GRAS as flavoring substances.

Found in

394 products

What it is

Natural flavoring derived from banana fruit or compounds matching its flavor profile (e.g., isoamyl acetate).

Imparts banana flavor.

Why it's flagged

proprietary blend (limited transparency)

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."

21 CFR 101.22 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted natural flavor (21 CFR 101.22).

European Union — EFSA

Permitted under Reg. (EC) 1334/2008.

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