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Strawberry is a widely cultivated fruit known for its sweet flavor and red color. It grows on a low-lying herbaceous plant and is consumed fresh, frozen, or processed into various food products. The flavor can be extracted or synthesized for use in foods.

Strawberry flavor is used to add a fruity taste to a wide range of foods and beverages. Manufacturers use it in dairy products like ice cream and yogurt, as well as in desserts, candies, and drinks. It can be found as a natural extract or as an artificial flavoring.

Strawberry flavor, whether natural or artificial, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various flavoring substances. At typical consumption levels, these flavors are not associated with adverse health effects. Research into the health effects of specific artificial flavor compounds is ongoing, but no widespread concerns have been identified for commonly used strawberry flavorings.