Tag: Fda classification

In January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially removed coconut from its list of major tree nut allergens, finally clarifying years of confusion over whether coconut is a tree nut or a fruit.

According to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration specifically includes chewing gum in its legal definition of what constitutes a food product. This classification, however, is not without its complexities, as it is a unique product that is chewed but not swallowed.

While most people recognize glucosamine as a popular joint support supplement, few know its chemical makeup. Chemically, glucosamine is an amino sugar, a specific type of sugar molecule that occurs naturally in the body and in various animal tissues. This dual identity—as both a natural compound and a regulated consumer product—is key to understanding its full classification and function.

While a persistent myth claims the drink contains cocaine, the original Coca-Cola formula did contain coca leaf extract, but all psychoactive elements were completely removed from the recipe by 1929.