Natural Apple Extract
What is Natural Apple Extract?
Natural apple extract is a flavoring ingredient derived from apples. It is produced by extracting compounds from apples that provide their characteristic taste and aroma. This process aims to capture the essence of the fruit in a concentrated form.
Is Natural Apple Extract vegan?
Natural Apple Extract is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Natural Apple Extract gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Natural Apple Extract a major allergen?
Natural apple extract is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Natural Apple Extract used for?
Manufacturers use natural apple extract to impart or enhance apple flavor in a variety of food products.
Is Natural Apple Extract safe?
Natural apple extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use as a flavoring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use natural apple extract to impart or enhance apple flavor in a variety of food products. It is commonly found in beverages, baked goods, candies, and syrups. Its purpose is to provide a natural-tasting apple profile without using the whole fruit.
Health notes
Natural apple extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use as a flavoring. It is not typically associated with adverse health effects when consumed in amounts found in food. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for all natural extracts may vary. There are no widespread controversies regarding the typical consumption of natural apple extract.
Allergen info
Natural apple extract is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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