Seafood Flavouring
Seafood flavoring is a generic umbrella term covering many possible compositions. If it contains actual fish or shellfish derivatives, it must be labeled as a major allergen (FDA major food allergens: fish, crustacean shellfish).
What it is
A flavoring blend designed to impart seafood-like taste; may be derived from real seafood components, hydrolyzed protein, or synthetic flavor compounds.
Flavoring agent.
Why it's flagged
- May contain fish or crustacean shellfish (major allergens) if derived from real seafood
What regulators actually say
"The label of a food to which flavor is added shall declare the flavor in the statement of ingredients."
"Fish (e.g., bass, flounder, cod) and Crustacean shellfish (e.g., crab, lobster, shrimp) are major food allergens."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted under flavoring regulations (21 CFR 101.22); allergen labeling required if seafood-derived
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as flavoring under EU 1334/2008; allergen rules apply
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