Natural Mandarin Orange Flavour
Natural citrus flavors are GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20 and authorised in the EU. Citrus oils contain limonene and may include trace furocoumarins/psoralens; bergaptens are restricted in the EU (max 1 mg/kg in flavoured beverages).
What it is
Flavoring derived from mandarin (Citrus reticulata) peel oil, juice essence, or natural extractives meeting the FDA definition of 'natural flavor' in 21 CFR 101.22.
Flavoring agent supplying citrus aroma.
Why it's flagged
- citrus allergy
- trace furocoumarin photosensitization at high topical doses
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."
"Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) - essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives are generally recognized as safe."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS natural flavor (21 CFR 182.20); subject to 21 CFR 101.22 labeling.
European Union — EFSA
Authorised flavouring under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008.
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