Food Grade Claim and Ethanol Smell Reduction in Your Spray Formulation

Regarding your alcohol spray formulation with ethyl alcohol, water, glycerin, strawberry extract, cucumber extract, and flavor, here are the answers to your questions:

Food Grade Claim

While you are using food-grade ethyl alcohol, the final product containing extracts and flavor is generally not considered or labeled as "food grade". Food grade status applies to products intended for consumption, and all components must meet specific food safety standards for that purpose. A spray product, even with food-grade ingredients, is typically intended for external use (like a hand sanitizer) and would not be classified as food grade.

Reducing Ethanol Smell

The flavor you included already helps to mask the ethanol smell. To further reduce or mask the strong alcohol odor, you could consider adding ingredients known for their odor-masking properties. Based on our search, Malt Extract is noted for giving smell, and Bescents E (edible) is an edible ingredient with a food smell that could potentially help mask the alcohol scent.

Availability of Food Grade Ingredients

Yes, we have options that are suitable for food applications:

• Strawberry: We have Fresh Strawberry Flavor (Water-Soluble) and Strawberry Flavor (Water & Oil Soluble, Propylene Glycol Base) which are flavors for food products. We also have Strawberry Extract (30% Polyphenols, Water-Soluble) and Strawberry Juice (Concentrated, 20 Brix, 0.3% Acids).
• Cucumber: We have Cucumber Flavor (Water & Oil Soluble, Propylene Glycol Base) which is a flavor for food products, and Cucumber Juice (Concentrated, 20 Brix, 0.3% Acids).
• Flavor: We have various flavors suitable for food use, including Bescents E (edible).

Please check the product descriptions for specific details on usage and suitability for your application.