Artificial Flavors And Natural Flavors
What is Artificial Flavors And Natural Flavors?
Artificial flavors are compounds that mimic natural flavors but are created synthetically. Natural flavors are derived from plant or animal sources and are typically concentrated. Both are added to foods to enhance or impart specific tastes.
Is Artificial Flavors And Natural Flavors a major allergen?
Artificial and natural flavors are not among the nine major allergens.
What is Artificial Flavors And Natural Flavors used for?
Manufacturers use artificial and natural flavors to create or boost the taste of food products.
Is Artificial Flavors And Natural Flavors safe?
Artificial and natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use artificial and natural flavors to create or boost the taste of food products. They are found in a wide variety of processed foods, including beverages, baked goods, dairy products, and confectionery.
Health notes
Artificial and natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated flavorings. While generally considered safe, some individuals may report sensitivities to specific flavor compounds. Research into the long-term health effects of consuming a wide array of artificial flavors is ongoing.
Allergen info
Artificial and natural flavors are not among the nine major allergens. However, natural flavors can sometimes be derived from sources like milk, eggs, or soy, and this would be listed separately on the ingredient label if required.
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