Natural Flavorings
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Natural Flavorings is a flavoring — Material obtained by physical processes — distillation, extraction, enzyme action — of plant or animal origin
What it does
Material obtained by physical processes — distillation, extraction, enzyme action — of plant or animal origin
Where you'll see it
labeled on thousands of processed foods
What the research says
Vague catch-all term covering essential oils, essences, extractives, protein hydrolysates, fermentation products, heating/enzyme products. Can mask MSG-containing ingredients.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- Notes: May result in 'unavoidable but unintentional' changes in chemical structures
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Natural flavoring complexes include the essential oil, essence, or extractive, protein hydrolysate distillate, or any product of roasting, heating, or enzyme action