Strawberry Preparation
Strawberry preparations are composite ingredients; their safety profile depends on their specific composition. They typically contain added sugars and may contain thickeners (pectin, modified starch) and colorants.
What it is
A processed mixture typically containing strawberries, sugar, thickeners, and sometimes flavorings or colorants used as a fruit base.
Fruit flavoring, sweetening, and texture in dairy and baked goods.
Why it's flagged
- Often high in added sugar
- May contain colorants and thickeners with their own profiles
- Composition varies between manufacturers
What regulators actually say
"Each ingredient must be listed by its common or usual name in descending order of predominance by weight."
"Added sugars include... sugars from syrups and honey, and sugars from concentrated fruit or vegetable juices."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Components must be GRAS or approved; ingredients must be declared
European Union — EFSA
Components subject to EU food additive regulation
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