Organic suitable flavours: Flavour with regulation in mind

Comply with the EU 95/5 rule and create organic products without compromising on flavour. We offer a range of flavours that are 'Organic EU suitable' and usable in modern food production.

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When you work with organic food, it's not just about quality and sustainability - there are also strict rules about what ingredients can be used. This also applies to flavours.

There is a requirement of flavours being 'organic suitable'. This means that they must meet the EU requirements for organic food and can be used in products marketed as organic.

What does Organic EU suitable mean?

The fact that a flavour is labelled as 'Organic EU suitable' means that it complies with the EU Organic Regulation. This ensures that the flavour can be used in the organic product without compromising the declaration or certification.

In concrete terms, this means:

The flavour only contains ingredients that are permitted in organic production.
No synthetic solvents, artificial colours or unapproved additives are used.
The entire production process and all ingredients comply with current organic legislation.

In short, it's a safe way to add flavour to your organic food production - without compromising on compliance.

Why is it important? - The 95/5 rule

The so-called "95/5 rule" plays a key role in determining which ingredients - including flavours - can be used in organic products. The rule states that:

At least 95% of the ingredients (by weight, excluding water and salt) must be organic.
The remaining maximum 5% can only be non-organic if:
- The ingredients are not available in an organic version in sufficient quality or quantity.
- And they are authorised on a special list in the EU Organic Regulation (Annex V of EU Regulation 2021/1165).

Therefore, it is crucial that flavours used in organic food comply with these requirements.

A selection of organic suitable flavours

Together with dsm-firmenich, we offer a range of flavours that are labelled 'Organic EU suitable'. Whether you work with beverages, dairy, bakery products or snacks, you can find flavour profiles that suit your needs - and comply with EU organic regulations.

Examples of application areas:

Organic beverages with natural fruit flavours.
Dairy products like yoghurt or ice cream with classic flavours.
Organic confectionery and snacks where the flavour should match consumer expectations.

This makes it easy for you to develop and produce organic products with the desired flavour profile - without worrying about permits and documentation.

In addition to flavours, organic foods can also use extracts where the flavour comes directly from the original raw material.

Stability, quality and safety

With 'Organic EU suitable flavours' you don't just get compliance - you also get the well-known stability and quality that characterises modern flavours. The flavour is consistent batch after batch and flavours are available in different formats (liquid, powder, oil-soluble and water-soluble), depending on what suits your production.

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