Pectin And Natural Flavors
What is Pectin And Natural Flavors?
Pectin is a natural carbohydrate found in fruits and vegetables, especially apples and citrus peels. It is extracted and purified to be used as a gelling agent, stabilizer, or thickener. Natural flavors are complex mixtures derived from plant or animal sources, intended to impart specific tastes.
Is Pectin And Natural Flavors a major allergen?
Pectin is not derived from major allergens.
What is Pectin And Natural Flavors used for?
Pectin is commonly added to jams, jellies, and fruit spreads to create a gel-like consistency.
Is Pectin And Natural Flavors safe?
Pectin is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Pectin is commonly added to jams, jellies, and fruit spreads to create a gel-like consistency. It is also used in yogurts and dairy products as a stabilizer to prevent separation and improve texture. Natural flavors are used to enhance or impart specific taste profiles in a wide variety of foods, including baked goods and beverages.
Health notes
Pectin is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a type of soluble fiber and may contribute to digestive health. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated pectin and established an acceptable daily intake. Natural flavors are also generally considered safe when used as intended.
Allergen info
Pectin is not derived from major allergens. Natural flavors can sometimes be derived from major allergens like milk, soy, or wheat, but this is not always the case and depends on the specific flavor source.
Foods that contain Pectin And Natural Flavors
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Mozian & Associates, Inc.
Italian Rainbow Cookies, Italian Rainbow
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
394kcal
6.1Protein
13.6Fat
63.6Carbs
Karoun Dairies Inc.
Greek Honey Yogurt With Strawberry And Banana, Strawberry & Banana
High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving
154kcal
3.5Protein
9.7Fat
12.8Carbs
Karoun Dairies Inc.
Greek Style Yogurt, Honey & Coconut
High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving
154kcal
3.5Protein
9.7Fat
12.8Carbs
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