Natural Peach Flavour

About

What it is and where it shows up.

Natural peach flavour is a flavouring preparation derived exclusively from physical, microbiological, or enzymatic processes applied to peach fruit (Prunus persica) or other natural plant materials. It is used in food and beverage manufacturing to impart or enhance peach taste and aroma in products such as beverages, confectionery, dairy, and baked goods.

Safety summary

The regulatory and scientific consensus.

Natural peach flavour is broadly recognised as safe for the general adult population when used at Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) levels; no specific Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) has been established by EFSA, FDA, or JECFA because the overall flavouring category from natural botanical sources is considered safe under intended use conditions. No IARC classification exists for this ingredient, and no significant toxicological concerns have been identified at typical dietary exposure levels. Individuals with known peach or Rosaceae fruit allergies may experience allergic reactions and should avoid products containing this ingredient.

Regulatory landscape

What food-safety regulators have decided.

Jurisdiction	Status	Note
FSANZ (Food Standards Australia New Zealand) (Australia)	Approved	Natural flavourings derived from botanical sources, including peach, are permitted under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Standard 1.3.1 (Food Additives) at GMP levels. No individual ADI is prescribed for this class of natural flavour.source
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) (European Union)	Approved	Natural peach flavour falls under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods. Natural flavourings from peach are permitted under the general category of natural flavouring substances. Safety evaluation is conducted by EFSA's Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF). No E-number is assigned to natural peach flavour specifically; it must be declared as 'natural flavouring' or 'natural peach flavouring' on labels.source
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) (India)	Approved	Natural flavouring substances including natural peach flavour are permitted under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, at GMP levels as listed in Appendix A. Under FSSAI labelling rules (FSS Labelling & Display Regulations 2020), natural flavouring substances need only declare the class name 'natural flavouring' on the label, not the specific substance name.source
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) (United States)

Who should approach with care

Whose guidance would steer them away.

Other — Individuals with known allergy to peach or other Rosaceae fruits (e.g., apricot, cherry, plum) may experience allergic reactions including oral allergy syndrome or, rarely, anaphylaxis due to cross-reactive proteins such as lipid transfer proteins (LTPs) present in peach-derived flavouring preparations.

Infants — Natural flavourings are generally not recommended for use in infant formula or foods for infants under 12 months; FSSAI and EU regulations restrict the addition of flavourings to foods specifically manufactured for infants and young children.

Ibs — Peach-derived flavouring preparations may contain trace sorbitol or peach-sourced fructose compounds that can trigger symptoms in individuals with IBS or fructose malabsorption, particularly in high-dose flavour concentrates.

Research citations

The sources behind this verdict.

1EFSA. EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF) – Remit and Safety Evaluation of Flavouring Substances. efsa.europa.eu
2FDA. Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Part 101.22 – Natural Flavor Definition and Labelling, 2024. accessdata.fda.gov
3FDA. Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Part 172.510 – Natural Flavouring Substances and Natural Substances Used in Conjunction with Flavours, 2024. accessdata.fda.gov
4FSSAI. Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020 – Compendium, 2022. fssai.gov.in
5FSSAI. Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 – Compendium (2020 edition), 2020. fssai.gov.in

Independently researched5 citations