Natural Lime Flavouring
Natural flavors derived from lime are generally recognized as safe in normal food use. The FDA defines 'natural flavor' broadly under 21 CFR 101.22, which can include solvent carriers and incidental additives that are not always disclosed.
What it is
A natural flavoring derived from lime fruit, peel, oil, or extracts, classified as a natural flavor under FDA regulations.
Imparts characteristic lime taste and aroma to beverages, candies, baked goods, and other foods.
Why it's flagged
- proprietary blend - exact composition undisclosed
- may contain incidental additives or solvents
What regulators actually say
"The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive... derived from a... fruit or fruit juice... whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional."
"Natural flavouring substance shall mean a flavouring substance obtained by appropriate physical, enzymatic or microbiological processes from material of vegetable, animal or microbiological origin."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as natural flavor under 21 CFR 101.22
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as natural flavoring under EU Regulation 1334/2008
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