Natural Orange Flavouring
Also known as: natural orange flavor
Natural orange flavoring is derived from citrus fruit and meets the FDA 'natural flavor' definition. It is used in small amounts and does not raise specific safety concerns, though the precise composition is not disclosed under 'natural flavor' labeling.
What it is
A flavoring derived from orange essential oils, extracts, or distillates from the fruit of Citrus sinensis, conforming to FDA 'natural flavor' definition.
Imparts orange flavor and aroma.
Why it's flagged
- composition not fully disclosed
- may contain incidental additives
What regulators actually say
"The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a... fruit or fruit juice... whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Natural flavor definition codified in 21 CFR 101.22(a)(3); GRAS when used at appropriate levels.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized natural flavoring substances under EU Regulation 1334/2008.
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