Fruit Concentrates
What is Fruit Concentrates?
Fruit concentrates are made by removing water from fruit juice. This process intensifies the natural flavor and color of the fruit. They are used to add fruit taste and sweetness to products without adding a lot of liquid.
Is Fruit Concentrates vegan?
Fruit Concentrates is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Fruit Concentrates gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Fruit Concentrates a major allergen?
Fruit concentrates are not derived from major allergens.
What is Fruit Concentrates used for?
Manufacturers use fruit concentrates to add natural fruit flavor and sweetness to foods and beverages.
Is Fruit Concentrates safe?
Fruit concentrates are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use fruit concentrates to add natural fruit flavor and sweetness to foods and beverages. They can also act as a natural colorant. You can find them in fruit bars, candies, dairy products, and sauces.
Health notes
Fruit concentrates are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. They are a source of natural sugars and can contribute to the overall sugar content of a food. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many fruit-derived ingredients. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption.
Allergen info
Fruit concentrates are not derived from major allergens. They do not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Fruit Concentrates
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