Natural Strawberry Flavouring
Generic 'natural strawberry flavor' is regulated under 21 CFR 101.22 but is an umbrella term: it may be derived from strawberries or from other natural plant/animal/fermentation sources whose 'significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional'. Composition is rarely disclosed on labels; can include undisclosed solvents, preservatives, or allergens.
What it is
Flavoring derived from strawberry or other natural sources, conforming to FDA 21 CFR 101.22 'natural flavor' definition.
Imparts strawberry flavor to foods and beverages.
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 spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof, whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as 'natural flavor' under 21 CFR 101.22.
European Union — EFSA
Regulated under EU Regulation 1334/2008 on flavorings.
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