Natural Pear Flavouring
Natural flavors are GRAS or permitted under FDA regulations and EU Regulation 1334/2008, subject to compositional standards. Natural pear flavoring at typical use levels presents low concern; specific constituents are reviewed under flavoring group evaluations.
What it is
Natural pear flavouring is a flavor preparation derived from pears or other natural sources meeting FDA's natural flavor definition.
Flavoring agent.
Why it's flagged
- No specific safety concerns at typical levels
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."
"This Regulation lays down rules on flavourings and food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Natural flavors permitted under 21 CFR 101.22
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as natural flavoring under EU 1334/2008
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