Fruit extract
What is Fruit extract?
Fruit extract is a concentrated substance derived from fruits, capturing their natural flavours, colours, and sometimes other compounds. It can be produced through various methods, including pressing, solvent extraction, or distillation, to isolate specific components or the essence of the fruit.
Is Fruit extract vegan?
Fruit extract is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Fruit extract gluten-free?
Gluten is not typically present in fruit extracts unless cross-contamination occurs during processing.
Is Fruit extract a major allergen?
Fruit extracts are not among the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Fruit extract used for?
Manufacturers use fruit extracts to impart or enhance natural fruit flavours and colours in a wide range of food products.
Is Fruit extract safe?
Fruit extracts are generally regarded as safe when used as flavourings and are not typically classified as food additives requiring an E-number under UK law, unless specific processing aids or preservatives are involved.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use fruit extracts to impart or enhance natural fruit flavours and colours in a wide range of food products. They are commonly found in beverages, confectionery, baked goods, dairy products, and desserts, providing a more authentic fruit taste than artificial flavourings.
Health notes
Fruit extracts are generally regarded as safe when used as flavourings and are not typically classified as food additives requiring an E-number under UK law, unless specific processing aids or preservatives are involved. Regulatory bodies like EFSA evaluate flavouring substances, but specific safety assessments for every individual fruit extract may vary. Evidence for significant health implications at typical consumption levels is limited, as they are consumed in small quantities for flavour.
Allergen info
Fruit extracts are not among the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Gluten is not typically present in fruit extracts unless cross-contamination occurs during processing.
Foods that contain Fruit extract
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