Natural Milk Flavouring
Natural milk flavoring components are typically GRAS or authorized flavor substances. The chief consumer concern is undeclared milk allergens: even 'natural' flavor preparations may contain milk-derived ingredients that must be declared under FALCPA and EU 1169/2011.
What it is
Flavor preparation derived from milk, dairy fermentation products, or natural compounds that mimic milk character (e.g., diacetyl, enzyme-modified butter).
Provides creamy / dairy flavor profile in confections, beverages, and bakery.
Why it's flagged
- milk allergen if dairy-derived
- occupational diacetyl risk (workers, not consumers)
What regulators actually say
"If a flavor or coloring contains a major food allergen as an ingredient... the major food allergen must be declared."
"Natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence... derived from a... dairy product, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Flavoring substances regulated under 21 CFR 101.22 and 21 CFR 172/184; milk allergen declaration required under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Flavoring regulated by EU 1334/2008; milk in Annex II of EU 1169/2011 as required-declaration allergen.
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