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Natural Malt Flavouring

Low concern

Generally safe natural flavoring; may contain gluten if derived from barley, which is a concern for people with celiac disease.

Found in
10 products

What it is

A natural flavoring derived from malted cereals (typically barley) by extraction or processing of malt.

Provides characteristic malty flavor in foods and beverages.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive... whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Natural flavoring under 21 CFR 101.22; malt is GRAS.

European Union — EFSA

Natural flavorings are permitted under EU Regulation 1334/2008.

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