Vegetable Flavouring
"Vegetable flavouring" is a broad umbrella term covering many natural and artificial preparations whose composition is not declared. Component substances must comply with FDA or EU flavor rules but the unspecified nature precludes a per-ingredient hazard assessment; potential carriers and additives are not labeled.
What it is
A generic flavoring preparation derived from vegetables — may include extracts, hydrolysates, oleoresins, or natural/synthetic flavor compounds simulating vegetable flavor.
Imparts vegetable flavor in formulated savory foods.
What regulators actually say
"Natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive...which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice..."
"This Regulation lays down rules on flavourings and food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Flavorings regulated under 21 CFR 101.22; substances must be GRAS or approved.
European Union — EFSA
Flavorings regulated under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008; substances must appear on the Union list.
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