Strawberry Flavouring
Strawberry flavoring is a generic ingredient that can include dozens of components — natural, artificial, or both. Specific composition is not disclosed under 'flavor' labeling.
What it is
Flavoring agent simulating strawberry taste; can be natural, artificial, or a blend, regulated by 21 CFR 101.22.
Provides strawberry flavor in foods that may contain little or no actual strawberry.
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 rather than nutritional"
"Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated under 21 CFR 101.22; components GRAS or approved
European Union — EFSA
Flavorings regulated under EU Regulation 1334/2008
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