Rule 40-7-9-.16. Definitions
The following words or terms shall have the meaning set forth herein wherever used in these rules and regulations:
- (a) Natural Flavor is a flavor derived from natural sources, such as fruits, vegetables, leaves, roots, barks, or berries. It may contain ethyl alcohol or other suitable vehicle or solvent.
- (b) True Fruit Flavor is a natural flavor derived from and limited to essence, extract, concentrate, or oil of the fruit named.
- (c) Artificial Flavor is a synthetically produced flavor which contains any sapid or aromatic constituent.
- (d) Natural Color is any harmless coloring material found in nature which is derived by extraction or other methods from natural sources.
- (e) Artificial Color is any harmless coloring material not found in nature which is manufactured by a process of synthesis or similar artifice.
- (f) Non-nutritive Artificial Sweeteners may only be used in accordance with 21 C.F.R, 170- 180 relating to food additives, GRAS or prior sanctioned substances allowed in 21 CFR, 181- 186.
- (g) Nutritive Artificial Sweeteners may only be used in accordance with 21 CFR, 170- 180 relating to food additives, GRAS or prior sanctioned substances allowed in 21 CFR, 181- 186.
- (h) Chemical Preservative is any chemical that, when added to a beverage product, tends to prevent or retard deterioration thereof.
- (i) Concentrate is the food product resulting from the extraction of substantial quantity of water from a juice in the normal processing/manufacturing practice.
Authority: Ga. L. 1956, p. 195 as amended.
History. Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. Filed and effective June 30, 1965.
Amended: F. Aug. 23, 1996; eff. Sept. 12, 1996.