Natural Orange
What is Natural Orange?
Natural orange flavouring is derived from the peel or juice of oranges. It is produced through processes like cold-pressing or steam distillation to extract the volatile aromatic compounds that give oranges their characteristic scent and taste.
Is Natural Orange vegan?
Natural Orange is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Natural Orange gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Natural Orange a major allergen?
Natural orange flavouring is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Natural Orange used for?
Manufacturers use natural orange flavouring to impart or enhance an orange taste in a wide variety of food products.
Is Natural Orange safe?
Natural orange flavouring is not typically considered a food additive under UK law, as it is derived from food and used for its flavour properties.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use natural orange flavouring to impart or enhance an orange taste in a wide variety of food products. It is commonly found in confectionery, baked goods, beverages, dairy products, and desserts, providing a fresh citrus note.
Health notes
Natural orange flavouring is not typically considered a food additive under UK law, as it is derived from food and used for its flavour properties. Regulatory bodies like EFSA evaluate flavourings, but specific evaluations for natural flavourings are often based on the safety of the source material.
Allergen info
Natural orange flavouring is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Natural Orange
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