Celery Oleoresin
What is Celery Oleoresin?
Celery oleoresin is a concentrated extract made from celery seeds. It is produced by using a solvent to pull out the aromatic compounds and flavor compounds from the seeds, and then removing the solvent.
Is Celery Oleoresin vegan?
Celery Oleoresin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Celery Oleoresin gluten-free?
Celery is not one of the nine major allergens, nor does it contain gluten.
Is Celery Oleoresin a major allergen?
Celery oleoresin is derived from celery seeds.
What is Celery Oleoresin used for?
Manufacturers use celery oleoresin to add a savory, celery-like flavor to foods.
Is Celery Oleoresin safe?
Celery oleoresin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring agent.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use celery oleoresin to add a savory, celery-like flavor to foods. It is often found in processed foods like rice dishes, entrees, sauces, ketchup, and mustard where a consistent flavor is desired.
Health notes
Celery oleoresin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring agent. It is a natural flavoring and is not associated with significant health concerns when consumed in typical amounts. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated flavorings, but specific evaluations for celery oleoresin are not widely publicized.
Allergen info
Celery oleoresin is derived from celery seeds. Celery is not one of the nine major allergens, nor does it contain gluten.
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