Treated To Retain Natural Color
What is Treated To Retain Natural Color?
This ingredient is used to help retain the natural color of food, particularly fish and seafood, during processing and storage. It is typically a solution of food-grade acids and salts, such as citric acid and sodium citrate, which help to stabilize the color pigments.
Is Treated To Retain Natural Color a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Treated To Retain Natural Color used for?
Manufacturers add this to prevent color loss and maintain the visual appeal of frozen fish and seafood products.
Is Treated To Retain Natural Color safe?
Ingredients used to retain natural color are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used according to good manufacturing practices.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add this to prevent color loss and maintain the visual appeal of frozen fish and seafood products. It helps ensure that the product looks fresh and appetizing when it reaches the consumer.
Health notes
Ingredients used to retain natural color are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used according to good manufacturing practices. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many such ingredients. At typical consumption levels, they are not associated with adverse health effects. Evidence on the health impacts of these specific ingredients at high doses is limited, but they are considered safe for their intended use in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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