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Natural Caramel Flavouring
Natural Caramel Flavouring
Low concern
Natural caramel flavoring is permitted as a flavor under FDA and EU regulations. When properly produced as a flavoring (not color), it does not raise the 4-MEI concerns associated with some caramel color types.
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What it is
Flavoring derived from heating sugars to produce caramel notes; distinct from caramel color (E150).
Flavoring in beverages, baked goods, dairy, and confections.
What regulators actually say
"The term natural flavor means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive ... whose significant function in food is flavoring."
"Flavorings ... shall be authorized in accordance with this Regulation."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Natural flavor as defined in 21 CFR 101.22.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted flavoring under Reg. 1334/2008.
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