Do fruit or herbal extracts need a hechsher?

Answer: Yes.

Reason: Fruit concentrates and herbal extracts (e.g. black cherry concentrate, celery seed extract) need a hechsher, even when all natural.

Source:

• cRc: extracts require certification; vanilla extract requires certification, while plain vanilla beans are acceptable without a hechsher.

Related questions:

• Does flavored honey need a hechsher? Yes.
• Does vape liquid need a hechsher? Yes.

More from Rabbi Tahan: Q&A: Extracts Without Hechsher

References: cRc (askcrc.org), “Extracts” · cRc (askcrc.org), “Vanilla extract” · cRc (askcrc.org), “Vanilla Beans”