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Natural Hot Pepper Flavouring
Natural Hot Pepper Flavouring
Low concern
Capsicum-derived natural flavorings are GRAS under FDA regulations. Capsaicin can cause gastrointestinal irritation at high doses.
Found in
125 products
What it is
Natural flavoring derived from hot peppers (Capsicum spp.) containing capsaicinoids.
Provides heat and pepper flavor in foods.
Why it's flagged
- mucosal irritation at high concentrations
- GI discomfort in sensitive individuals
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins... Capsicum (Capsicum frutescens L. and Capsicum annuum L.) - generally recognized as safe."
"Capsaicin natural flavoring substances were evaluated under EU flavoring legislation."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as natural flavor (21 CFR 182.20) - capsicum/peppers listed.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as natural flavoring under EU Regulation 1334/2008.
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