Natural Flavor From Non-meat Sources
What is Natural Flavor From Non-meat Sources?
Natural flavors are complex mixtures of aromatic chemicals derived from plant or animal sources. They are created by physically, enzymatically, or biologically processing raw food materials. The goal is to isolate or concentrate desired flavor compounds.
Is Natural Flavor From Non-meat Sources gluten-free?
Gluten may be present if derived from wheat.
Is Natural Flavor From Non-meat Sources a major allergen?
Natural flavors can sometimes be derived from major allergens like soy or wheat, though this is not always the case.
What is Natural Flavor From Non-meat Sources used for?
Manufacturers use natural flavors to enhance or impart specific tastes to foods.
Is Natural Flavor From Non-meat Sources safe?
In the US, natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use natural flavors to enhance or impart specific tastes to foods. They are commonly found in processed foods like vegetarian meat alternatives, frozen meals, and canned goods to mimic the taste of meat or other savory ingredients.
Health notes
In the US, natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavor compounds, but specific evaluations for 'natural flavor' as a broad category are complex. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of foods containing natural flavors.
Allergen info
Natural flavors can sometimes be derived from major allergens like soy or wheat, though this is not always the case. Manufacturers are not required to specify the source of natural flavors unless they are one of the major allergens and present in a significant amount. Gluten may be present if derived from wheat.
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