Natural Peanut Flavouring
Natural peanut flavoring is typically derived from peanuts and is therefore a major allergen requiring declaration. Even trace amounts can trigger severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
What it is
A natural flavoring derived from peanuts or peanut-related materials; used to impart peanut taste to foods.
Used to add or enhance peanut flavor in confections, baked goods, snacks, and beverages.
Why it's flagged
- major peanut allergen
- potential anaphylaxis risk
What regulators actually say
"The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive... derived from a... vegetable... whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional."
"Peanuts are one of the eight major food allergens identified by FALCPA and must be declared on food labels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Natural flavor regulated under 21 CFR 101.22; peanut is a major allergen under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Flavorings regulated under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008; peanuts listed as allergen under EU 1169/2011.
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