Basil Flavouring
What is Basil Flavouring?
Basil flavouring is a concentrated substance designed to impart the characteristic taste and aroma of fresh basil leaves to food products. It can be derived from natural sources, such as basil essential oil or extracts, or created synthetically to mimic the flavour profile.
Is Basil Flavouring a major allergen?
Basil flavouring is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Basil Flavouring used for?
Manufacturers use basil flavouring to enhance or introduce a fresh, herbaceous taste in a variety of savoury foods.
Is Basil Flavouring safe?
Basil flavouring is not typically considered a food additive under UK law when derived from natural sources and used for flavouring purposes.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use basil flavouring to enhance or introduce a fresh, herbaceous taste in a variety of savoury foods. It is commonly found in ready meals, sauces, marinades, processed meats, and snack products where a distinct basil note is desired.
Health notes
Basil flavouring is not typically considered a food additive under UK law when derived from natural sources and used for flavouring purposes. If synthetic flavouring compounds are used, they would be subject to general food safety regulations. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated many flavouring substances, but specific assessments for 'basil flavouring' as a general term are not always detailed. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
Basil flavouring is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not a major allergen.
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