Concentrated orange extract
What is Concentrated orange extract?
Concentrated orange extract is a liquid flavouring derived from oranges. It is produced by extracting the volatile aromatic compounds and flavour components from the peel and juice of oranges, often using steam distillation or solvent extraction, and then concentrating these essences.
Is Concentrated orange extract vegan?
Concentrated orange extract is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Concentrated orange extract gluten-free?
It is not a source of gluten.
Is Concentrated orange extract a major allergen?
Concentrated orange extract is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Concentrated orange extract used for?
Manufacturers add concentrated orange extract to impart or enhance the natural orange flavour in a wide variety of food and drink products.
Is Concentrated orange extract safe?
Concentrated orange extract is used as a flavouring substance.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add concentrated orange extract to impart or enhance the natural orange flavour in a wide variety of food and drink products. It is commonly found in beverages such as fruit sodas, carbonated drinks, and sweetened beverages, as well as in confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products.
Health notes
Concentrated orange extract is used as a flavouring substance. Flavourings are regulated in the UK under assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008. It is not listed as a food additive on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. EFSA has evaluated flavourings and their safety is assessed as part of the overall safety of the food in which they are used. At typical levels of consumption, concentrated orange extract is not associated with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
Concentrated orange extract 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 Concentrated orange extract
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