Maple Flavoring
What is Maple Flavoring?
Maple flavoring is a manufactured ingredient designed to mimic the taste of maple syrup. It is typically made using a combination of natural and artificial compounds, including vanillin, ethyl vanillin, and other flavor chemicals, often dissolved in a solvent like alcohol or propylene glycol.
Is Maple Flavoring vegan?
Maple Flavoring is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Maple Flavoring gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Maple Flavoring a major allergen?
Maple flavoring is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Maple Flavoring used for?
Manufacturers use maple flavoring to impart a maple taste to foods where real maple syrup might be too expensive or impractical.
Is Maple Flavoring safe?
In the US, maple flavoring is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use maple flavoring to impart a maple taste to foods where real maple syrup might be too expensive or impractical. It is commonly found in baked goods, candies, breakfast cereals, and processed meats like sausages and bacon.
Health notes
In the US, maple flavoring is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flavorings, but specific evaluations for 'maple flavoring' as a general category may not have a defined acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Maple flavoring is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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