Organic Flavor
Flavors + Colors
- Questionable
Definition
Organic Natural Flavors are slightly more regulated versions of Natural flavors that cannot contain propylene glycol, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides, benzoic acid, polysorbate 80, medium chain triglycerides, BHT, BHA, triacetin.
Also Known As
Organic Mango Flavor, Organic Berry Flavor, Organic Strawberry Flavor
Health Impact
With the lack of transparency around what natural flavors are made of, it can be hard to determine if there are hidden allergens that would lead to health issues for some people.
Sources
- The Flavor Rundown: Natural vs. Artificial Flavors
Harvard University: Science In The News
- Food-Induced Anaphylaxis: Role of Hidden Allergens and Cofactors
Frontiers in Immunology
- We are what we eat: Regulatory gaps in the United States that put our health at risk
PLOS Biology