Coated With Caramelized Apple Juice And Natural Flavors

Caramelized apple juice is made by heating apple juice until it darkens and sweetens, concentrating its natural sugars. Natural flavors are complex mixtures derived from plant or animal sources, used to impart specific tastes.

Manufacturers use caramelized apple juice as a natural sweetener and coloring agent, adding a rich, brown hue and a mild sweetness. Natural flavors are used to enhance or create specific taste profiles in a wide variety of foods, including processed meats, baked goods, and beverages.

Caramelized apple juice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. Natural flavors are also regulated by the FDA and are considered safe when used as intended. Both are common food components and are not typically associated with adverse health effects at the levels found in food. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many natural flavor compounds.