Cherry Filling
What is Cherry Filling?
Cherry filling is a prepared food product primarily made from cherries, sugar, and often thickeners like starches or gums. It is cooked to a desired consistency, providing a fruity and sweet component for various dishes. The cherries can be fresh, frozen, or canned.
Is Cherry Filling vegan?
Cherry Filling is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Cherry Filling a major allergen?
Cherries themselves are not considered a major allergen.
What is Cherry Filling used for?
Manufacturers add cherry filling to provide flavor, moisture, and texture to a wide range of baked goods and desserts.
Is Cherry Filling safe?
Cherry filling is a food product, not a food additive, and is generally recognized as safe when consumed as part of a balanced diet.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add cherry filling to provide flavor, moisture, and texture to a wide range of baked goods and desserts. It is commonly found in cakes, pies, tarts, pastries, and other confections. Its vibrant color also enhances the visual appeal of food products.
Health notes
Cherry filling is a food product, not a food additive, and is generally recognized as safe when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Its primary health consideration is its sugar content, as it often contains significant amounts of added sugars. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. JECFA and EFSA do not evaluate composite food products like cherry filling as a single substance.
Allergen info
Cherries themselves are not considered a major allergen. However, cherry fillings may contain other ingredients, such as thickeners derived from wheat or soy, which are major allergens. Consumers should check product labels for specific ingredient lists.
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