Plant Concentrate
Also known as: plant concentrates
'Plant concentrate' is non-specific — its safety depends entirely on the source plant, processing, and concentration. Generic umbrella term cannot be conclusively assessed; it should be flagged as needing better disclosure.
What it is
An umbrella term for any concentrated plant extract or juice — composition undefined without further specification.
Variable: flavoring, color, sweetening, or nutritional source depending on plant.
Why it's flagged
- Concentrated forms may have high natural sugar density
What regulators actually say
"List the common or usual name of each ingredient in descending order of predominance by weight."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Plant ingredients individually regulated; FDA encourages specific naming
European Union — EFSA
EU Regulation 1169/2011 requires specific ingredient disclosure
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