2024-09-01 09:00:08
Food
Regulation

Uncovering Alcohol in Food Products

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Some food products like bake-off rolls, pizza dough, and sweets can contain traces of alcohol from natural fermentation. This ethanol, responsible for aroma and crust, is harmless and non-intoxicating.

Similar small amounts are found in fruit juices and kefir. Calls for clearer labeling on products containing alcohol, including unprocessed foods, have emerged despite authorities noting no known negative effects.

Advocates aim for transparency to aid consumer choice and harmonized EU-wide labeling to prevent potential misuse.

gmx
1. September 2024 um 05:17

Is there alcohol in bake-off rolls?

Bake-off rolls, pizza dough, and sweets can contain small amounts of alcohol, which many consumers find surprising. Alcohol is often found in ingredient lists that are only printed in small print on packaging. Consumer advocates are calling for clearer labeling, even for unpackaged foods and dishes in restaurants. Alcohol is partly produced by natural fermentation processes during baking and is not harmful to health in small quantities.
tz
1. September 2024 um 05:16

Is there alcohol in bake-off rolls? - more clarity is demanded

Alcohol is not only found in baked goods, but also in fruit juices and kefir in small quantities, which are usually not perceptible in terms of taste. Although the authorities state that there are no known negative effects of these quantities, consumer advocates are calling for clearer labeling, also for unpackaged foods, to make it easier for consumers to make a choice.
n-tv.de
1. September 2024 um 06:09

Consumer advocates criticize "hidden" alcohol in food - n-tv.de

Consumer advocates criticize hidden alcohol in foods such as pre-baked rolls, pizza dough, marzipan, hot dogs, and delicatessen salads. Alcohol is often found in sweets, desserts, and ready-made meals, and sometimes also in salad dressings and jams. Designations such as ethanol or ethyl alcohol indicate the presence of alcohol that is produced through fermentation processes and is responsible for aroma formation and crust. According to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, the alcohol from..
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