Natural Fruit Flavors

Natural fruit flavors are derived from natural sources, such as fruits, vegetables, or their parts. They are created through physical processes like pressing, distillation, or extraction, or by enzymatic or microbiological processes. These flavors aim to replicate or enhance the taste of the original fruit.

Manufacturers add natural fruit flavors to provide or boost fruit taste in a variety of foods and beverages. They are commonly found in products like chewing gum, fruit juices, nectars, fruit drinks, ice cream, and frozen yogurt, where a specific fruit profile is desired.

Natural fruit flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for their intended use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances, including those derived from natural sources. At typical consumption levels, they are not associated with adverse health effects. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns for most people when consumed as part of a balanced diet.