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Shellfish Extract
Shellfish Extract
Low concern
Shellfish extract is a food ingredient derived from a whole food. The principal concern is allergenicity: crustacean shellfish (and in some jurisdictions mollusks) are major food allergens that must be declared.
Found in
1 products
What it is
Shellfish extract is a flavoring or culinary base prepared from the meat or shells of crustaceans (shrimp, crab, lobster) or mollusks (clams, oysters).
Used as a flavor enhancer and seasoning base in soups, sauces, broths, and seafood dishes.
Why it's flagged
- Major food allergen — crustacean shellfish must be declared on U.S. labels.
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as food; crustacean shellfish allergen labeling required under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as food; crustacean and mollusk allergens require declaration under EU 1169/2011.
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