Sea Salt And Natural Flavor
What is Sea Salt And Natural Flavor?
Sea salt is salt harvested from evaporated seawater. Natural flavors are flavoring compounds derived from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, or yeast. They are made through processes like extraction, distillation, or fermentation.
Is Sea Salt And Natural Flavor a major allergen?
Sea salt is not a major allergen.
What is Sea Salt And Natural Flavor used for?
Sea salt is used to add flavor and salinity to a wide variety of foods.
Is Sea Salt And Natural Flavor safe?
Sea salt is primarily sodium chloride, similar to table salt.
Why it's used
Sea salt is used to add flavor and salinity to a wide variety of foods. Natural flavors are used to enhance or impart specific tastes in processed foods, from snacks and baked goods to beverages and confectionery.
Health notes
Sea salt is primarily sodium chloride, similar to table salt. The FDA sets the Daily Value for sodium at 2,300 mg per day. Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure. Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for their intended purpose. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for complex natural flavor blends are not always publicly detailed.
Allergen info
Sea salt is not a major allergen. Natural flavors can sometimes be derived from major allergens, but manufacturers are not required to disclose the source unless it's a specific allergen like milk or soy.
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