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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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