Sec. 550.400 Grenadine (CPG 7110.11)
BACKGROUND:
Originally, grenadine was prepared from pomegranate juice and sugar, but for many years
the name has been loosely applied to syrups and beverages consisting of other fruit juices
and sugar syrup. The characteristic flavor can be obtained from a mixture of black currant
juice and other fruit juices with the black currant juice predominating. It may be that
the characteristic grenadine flavor can be obtained also by other combinations of fruit
juices, with or without a minute amount of spice or similar natural flavoring. The
characteristic color of grenadine is red which is derived either from the fruit juices
used or by the use of artificial color.
POLICY:
No objection has been made, therefore, to the use of the name "Grenadine" on
a syrup containing a mixture of fruit juices which has a characteristic grenadine flavor
and color. Spice, natural flavoring or artificial color should be declared in accordance
with 21 CFR 101.22.
Issued: 11/11/76
Revised: 10/1/80