Natural Flavor And BHA
What is Natural Flavor And BHA?
Natural flavor is a substance derived from natural sources, such as spices, fruits, vegetables, or meat, that provides flavor rather than nutrition. BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) is a synthetic antioxidant. It is made through chemical processes to create a compound that helps prevent spoilage.
Is Natural Flavor And BHA a major allergen?
Natural flavors can sometimes be derived from major allergens like milk, soy, or wheat; if so, manufacturers are required to declare these.
What is Natural Flavor And BHA used for?
Natural flavors are added to foods to enhance or create specific tastes, contributing to the overall sensory experience.
Is Natural Flavor And BHA safe?
Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Natural flavors are added to foods to enhance or create specific tastes, contributing to the overall sensory experience. BHA is used as a preservative to extend the shelf life of foods by preventing fats and oils from becoming rancid. It is often found in products like baked goods, cereals, and snack foods.
Health notes
Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. BHA is an FDA-approved food additive. JECFA has evaluated BHA and set an acceptable daily intake. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies BHA as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), based on studies in animals, though evidence in humans is limited.
Allergen info
Natural flavors can sometimes be derived from major allergens like milk, soy, or wheat; if so, manufacturers are required to declare these. BHA is not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Natural Flavor And BHA
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Chicken & Dumpling Soup, Chicken & Dumpling
High in sodium — 39% DV per serving
65kcal
2.5Protein
3.3Fat
6.5Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Chicken & Dumpling Hearty Soup, Chicken & Dumpling
High in sodium — 39% DV per serving
65kcal
2.5Protein
3.3Fat
6.5Carbs
Topco Associates, Inc.
Chunky Chicken & Dumplings Ready To Serve Soup, Chicken & Dumplings
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
69kcal
3.3Protein
2.9Fat
7.3Carbs
Ahold USA, Inc.
Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
40kcal
2.4Protein
1.2Fat
5.6Carbs
Save Mart Supermarkets Inc.
Soup, Chunky Chicken & Dumpling
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
65kcal
2.9Protein
2.9Fat
7.3Carbs
The Moran Group Incorporated
Kaskey's, Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup
High in sodium — 21% DV per serving
41kcal
2.9Protein
0.8Fat
5.3Carbs
The Moran Group Incorporated
Kaskey's, Chunky Chicken & Dumpling Soup
High in sodium — 37% DV per serving
78kcal
3.3Protein
3.7Fat
7.8Carbs
Weis Markets, Inc.
Weis Quality, Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup
High in sodium — 24% DV per serving
40kcal
2.4Protein
1.2Fat
5.6Carbs
Weis Markets, Inc.
Chicken & Dumpling Chunky Ready-To-Serve Soup, Chicken & Dumpling
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
69kcal
3.3Protein
2.9Fat
7.3Carbs
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
Healthy Chicken Noodle
48kcal
2.4Protein
1.6Fat
6.4Carbs
Bruno's Supermarkets, Inc.
Healthy Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup
48kcal
2.4Protein
1.6Fat
6.4Carbs
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Chicken Noodle Chunky Soup, Chicken Noodle
High in sodium — 21% DV per serving
41kcal
2.9Protein
0.8Fat
5.3Carbs
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