Fruit extracts

Preparations taken from fruits by various means — pressing, solvent extraction, distillation or concentration — and usable as flavourings in foods and beverages. They capture the characteristic volatile aroma compounds of the source fruit and are used in soft drinks, confectionery, dairy products and baked goods where fresh fruit is impractical. Quality is judged by aroma authenticity, strength and stability; standardisation ensures consistent flavouring power across batches, and their use must comply with flavouring regulations on permitted extraction solvents and labelling.