Learning to Cook and Other Things

From:IFIC "Under the Food Additives Amendment, two groups of ingredients were exempted from the United States regulation process: GROUP I — Prior-sanctioned substances — are substances that FDA or USDA had determined safe for use in food prior to the 1958 amendment. Examples are sodium nitrite and potassium nitrite used to preserve luncheon meats. GROUP II — GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) ingredients — are those that are generally recognized by experts as safe, based on their extensive history of use in food before 1958 or based on published scientific evidence. Among the several hundred GRAS substances are salt, sugar, spices, vitamins and monosodium glutamate (MSG). Manufacturers may also request that FDA review the industry’s determination of GRAS Status."

Purpose: Add specific flavors (natural and synthetic) Application: Pudding and pie fillings, gelatin dessert mixes, cake mixes, salad dressings, candies, soft drinks, ice cream, BBQ sauce Common Label Name: Natural flavoring, artificial flavor, and spices

I used to think that cinnamon was purely a baking add-on but it's great pala with: 1. fruit cocktail 2. fish fillets and fish steaks 3. pork and hams 4. sweet potatoes, pumpkins, squash and spinach 5. fruit toppings 6. pork and ham sauces Cheers!