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Anyone want to educate me on what is actually in natural flavor?
Its incredible that we overlook this "ingredient" on EVERYTHING
well, the "official" information says that it is based in a natural fruit, herb, meat, vegetable, that has been uber processed through heat, distilled, compressed, whatever, and the flavor remains without any nutritional substance. Did you know that many perfumes and cosmetics come from rendered dead animals? Sometimes road kill, corpses from animal shelters, all thrown into a nice hot juicer, flea collars and all. I drink a lot of seltzer, and I do like the flavored kind, but I would be better off drinking water with a slice of lemon or lime or orange.
Natural Flavors is in a lot of food and drinks that most people consider healthier than the alternative. I read labels religiously. Sparkling and carbonated waters have become the big thing over the past few years. I know something not real is in some because I’ve gotten ulcers from a few sips. I can’t eat anything like a sweet tart anymore with out getting an ulcer. When I started drinking herbal tea daily I bought Tazo brand. Didn’t know any better there’s different qualities of tea. I emailed them (when Starbucks owned it) asked what in the natural flavors. I got a nasty reply saying they didn’t disclose that information and I didn’t have to buy it. You don’t have to treat me rude twice! I now buy real herbs not in a plastic tea bag.
By law they have to tell you, call a govt watchdog like FDA and ask them about that.
This was about 15 years ago. I don’t trust the FDA anymore than I trust the CDC. If our government & FDA cared they wouldn’t wait till someone dies or gets sick to monitor supplements, etc.
Wow & gross! I thought I was doing pretty good avoiding natural flavors. I’ve been buying lime flavor sparkling mineral water and it’s probably my last. I drink it occasionally when I want carbonated drink or when food disagrees with me. It’s better than taking an anti acid medication. Few burps and I’m good. Husband used to use alker seltzer and I’ve got him on board. Thankfully I don’t wear perfume or use any commercial body or face products. Only plant based made by small businesses. Honestly we really don’t know what’s in things today. They can lie and we would never know it.
I too now avoid that ingredient, but I don't know what is in it.