Malt Beverage Example Formulas
Based on the ingredients used to make this product, the applicant included the following supporting documentation with the formula:
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Based on the ingredients used to make this product, the applicant included the following supporting documentation with the formula:
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A FID sheet is required for each of the compounded flavors in the product.
The limited ingredient calculation worksheet is required in this instance for the following reasons:
- To determine that the flavor is "natural" for labeling purposes; and
- To ensure compliance with 27 CFR 7.5 and 27 CFR 25.15. In the case of malt beverages with an alcohol content of less than or equal to 6% by volume, no more than 49% of the overall alcohol content of the finished product may be derived from added flavors and other nonbeverage ingredients containing alcohol.
This product contains three natural flavors and one artificial color (caramel) that must be disclosed in the statement of composition on the label. TTB will provide a simple, general statement of composition for the product label when the formula application is approved and returned to the applicant. The suggested statement of composition that we would provide for this malt beverage specialty is:
"Malt Beverage with Natural Flavors and Caramel Color"
The industry member could either use this generic statement of composition to meet the requirement for class/type statement on the label, or create a more specific labeling statement that discloses the specific flavors as well as the coloring additive. For example:
"Malt Beverage with coconut and cinnamon, coffee flavor, and caramel color"
"Malt Beverage with coffee and other natural flavors and artificial color"
Other variations of the statement of composition are also possible.
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A FID sheet is required for each of the compounded flavors in the product.
The limited ingredient calculation worksheets are required in this instance for the following reasons:
- To determine that the flavors are "natural" for labeling purposes;
- To ensure that the limited ingredients contained in the individual compounded flavors do not exceed the overall limits when used in combination; and
- To ensure compliance with 27 CFR 7.5(a)(2) and 27 CFR 25.15. In the case of malt beverages with an alcohol content of more than 6% by volume, no more than 1.5% of the volume of the malt beverage may consist of alcohol derived from added flavors and other nonbeverage ingredients containing alcohol.
We permit multiple flavor combinations or groups to be shown in one formula as long as:
- The combinations are clearly stated in the formula
- The flavors are used only in the combinations shown
- Each combination is categorized the same way for labeling purposes (i.e., "natural" or "artificial")
For example, one combination cannot be categorized as "artificial" while the second combination is "natural." The combinations need to match so that we can provide an accurate suggested labeling statement of composition for any product that can be made from the formula.
This product contains two natural flavors and artificial colors (a certified color (FD&C Blue #1) and caramel color) that must be disclosed in the statement of composition on the label. TTB will provide a simple, general statement of composition for the product label when the formula application is approved and returned to the applicant. The suggested statement of composition that we would provide for this malt beverage specialty is:
"Malt Beverage with Natural Flavors and Artificial Colors"
Alternatively, the industry member could create a more specific statement of composition for the flavor groups. One possible statement of composition for Flavor Group 1 is:
"Pale ale with mango and mint flavors and artificial colors"
Other variations of the statement of composition are also possible for each of the different flavor profiles.
Additionally, because the compounded flavors in this product contain added alcohol, a statement of alcohol content must appear on the brand label, as required by 27 CFR 7.63(a)(3).