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Natural Cheddar Flavouring

Low concern

Natural cheddar flavoring is permitted under FDA's natural flavor definition. Typically derived from real cheese or dairy components.

Found in

316 products

What it is

Natural flavor derived from cheddar cheese or its components, often using enzyme-modified cheese or cheese powders.

Imparts cheddar cheese flavor to snacks, sauces, and prepared foods.

Why it's flagged

milk allergen
proprietary composition

What regulators actually say

"The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means... essence or extractive... derived from... dairy products, or fermentation products thereof."

FDA 21 CFR 101.22 — ecfr.gov

"Milk is among the major food allergens that must be declared on food labels under FALCPA."

FDA Food Allergens — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted as natural flavor under 21 CFR 101.22

European Union — EFSA

Permitted under EU Regulation 1334/2008

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