Apple Paste
What is Apple Paste?
Apple paste is a concentrated product made from apples, often processed to remove water and sometimes skin and core. It is used to impart apple flavour and texture to food products.
Is Apple Paste vegan?
Apple Paste is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Apple Paste gluten-free?
It is not a source of gluten.
Is Apple Paste a major allergen?
Apple paste is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Apple Paste used for?
Manufacturers use apple paste as a flavouring agent and a source of sweetness and texture in a variety of foods.
Is Apple Paste safe?
Apple paste is not typically considered a food additive and therefore does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use apple paste as a flavouring agent and a source of sweetness and texture in a variety of foods. It is commonly found in sauces, baked goods, confectionery, and vegetarian meat alternatives.
Health notes
Apple paste is not typically considered a food additive and therefore does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It is a source of natural sugars and fibre from the apple. Regulatory bodies have not set specific intake limits for apple paste itself, as it is considered a food ingredient.
Allergen info
Apple paste is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not a source of gluten.
Foods that contain Apple Paste
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