beverages, ice creams, yogurts, teas
and more. According to flavor
experts, the only situation in which a
natural flavor might be needed is in
ultra high heat processing such as
pasteurization. As for organic yeast, it
can be used in place of the natural
version in baked goods, as well as in
fermented beverages such as beer
and wine. Others are using it to give a
savory flavor to products like soup
and meat analogs.
Replacements for Non-Organic
Items Listed on 205.606
The part of the National List that
applies to processed food also
includes Section 205.606, agricultural
products that are not available as
organic. This section, the expansion
of which resulted from the Harvey
ruling, currently has 38 items listed
on it, and promises to include many,
many more. Ingredient manufacturers should think of 205.606 as their
customers’ “organic wish list.” Why? For one thing, these ingredients
will be sunsetted off in a shorter time frame than the rest of the
National List. Once they’re gone, organic products that contain them
will have to be relabeled as “made with organic.” But, don’t fret, many
of these ingredients are already becoming available in organic. While
the organic versions of some of these ingredients such as colors may
require a little more creative formulating or perform slightly different
than the conventional versions, they are still very effective and, to
retain the “USDA Organic” seal, you must use the organic forms.
Here are some of the ingredients on the 606 list that have been
developed in organic form:
• Cornstarch
• Gums (Arabic/acacia, guar, locust bean)
• Soy Lecithin
• Elderberry Juice Concentrate for Color
• Black Carrot Juice for Color
• Turmeric Extract for Color (water- and oil-soluble)
• Annatto Extract for Color (water- and oil-soluble)
Like inulin, which was unavailable in organic just a short time ago
and is now available from multiple suppliers, it’s likely that some innovators out there will make many more of the 205.606 ingredients
available in organic before the sunset period is up. Because the 606
list is such an ever-evolving area, processors need to make a continuous effort to keep current and informed regarding the availability of
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