Natural Crab Flavor
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What it is
Natural crab flavor is a flavoring substance derived from real crab meat. It is created by extracting flavor compounds from crab through various processes, such as heating or enzymatic treatment, and then concentrating them.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use natural crab flavor to impart a savory, seafood-like taste to foods without using large amounts of actual crab meat. It is commonly found in products like sushi, deli salads, frozen seafood dishes, and imitation crab products.
Health notes
Natural crab flavor is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated many flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for every natural flavor complex may not be publicly detailed. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
As it is derived from crab, natural crab flavor is considered a shellfish allergen. Shellfish are one of the 9 FDA major allergens.