Fruit concentrate
What is Fruit concentrate?
Fruit concentrate is made by removing water from fruit juice. This process intensifies the natural fruit flavour and colour. It is used in a variety of food products to provide a concentrated fruit essence.
Is Fruit concentrate vegan?
Fruit concentrate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Fruit concentrate a major allergen?
Fruit concentrate is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Fruit concentrate used for?
Fruit concentrate is primarily used to add or enhance fruit flavour and colour in food products.
Is Fruit concentrate safe?
Fruit concentrate is generally regarded as a food ingredient rather than a food additive and is not assigned an E-number.
Why it's used
Fruit concentrate is primarily used to add or enhance fruit flavour and colour in food products. It can also contribute sweetness and act as a natural colouring agent. Common uses include confectionery, beverages, and baked goods.
Health notes
Fruit concentrate is generally regarded as a food ingredient rather than a food additive and is not assigned an E-number. Its primary contribution to food is natural sugars from the fruit. The NHS Eatwell Guide advises limiting free sugars in the diet, which would include sugars from fruit concentrates.
Allergen info
Fruit concentrate is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. However, if the fruit concentrate is derived from a fruit that is known to cause allergies in some individuals, or if it is processed in a facility that handles allergens, cross-contamination could be a concern.
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