Ingredient

Sugar Natural Flavor

Source
Unknown
Not yet classified by editors
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add natural flavors to enhance or restore the taste of foods and beverages. …

What is Sugar Natural Flavor?

Natural flavors are complex mixtures extracted from natural sources like fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and other plant or animal materials. They are designed to give food a specific taste or smell. "Sugar Natural Flavor" would be a natural flavor designed to impart a sweet taste or the taste of sugar.

Is Sugar Natural Flavor a major allergen?

Natural flavors are not themselves major allergens.

What is Sugar Natural Flavor used for?

Manufacturers add natural flavors to enhance or restore the taste of foods and beverages.

Is Sugar Natural Flavor safe?

Natural flavors are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or approved as food additives.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add natural flavors to enhance or restore the taste of foods and beverages. "Sugar Natural Flavor" would be used to provide a sweet profile, often in products like sodas, baked goods, and teas, to complement or mimic the taste of sugar.

Health notes

Natural flavors are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or approved as food additives. The FDA requires that all flavor ingredients be safe for their intended use. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) and EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority) also evaluate the safety of various flavoring substances. At typical intake levels, natural flavors are considered safe.

Allergen info

Natural flavors are not themselves major allergens. However, if a natural flavor is derived from one of the nine major allergens, the manufacturer must declare the allergen on the label.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.