What is ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR? | What Is That Ingredient

What is ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR?

A flavor that has been created by a flavor company that contains at least 1 artificial chemical. The US Federal Drug Agnecy does not require that flavor companies disclose ingredients as long as all the ingredients are considered "Generally Regarded as Safe."

Where does ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR come from?

Since the FDA does not require that flavor companies disclose ingredients as long as all the ingredients are considered "Generally Regarded as Safe." This policy allows flavor companies to protect their secret flavor formulas.

How is ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR made?

A single natural or artificial flavor can contain many different ingredients; e.g. the artficial "strawberry" flavor contains 49 ingredients, most of which are difficult-to-pronounce chemical compounds.

Is ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR healty for me?

Artificial flavors may be more stable than natural ones and certainly are less expensive, so manufacturers prefer them, and many consumers are satisfied with them. There is even a weak case to be made that artificial flavors are safer for consumption because they omit components of natural flavors that may be slightly toxic.

If a food product contains artificial flavors, you should check to make sure that it doesn't also contain less desirable additives. Read labels carefully to check for high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) used to sweeten soft drinks and juices. HFCS contributes to obesity in many people

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This ingredient may also appear on labels as: ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS.