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Natural Flavors What are natural flavors? Natural flavors are ingredients derived from plants or animals that are used to add flavor or aroma to food and dietary supplements. They are derived from natural sources like plants and their extracts different from artificial flavors, which are entirely synthetic and not derived from natural sources.
Natural Flavors Are natural flavors regulated? Yes, as defined by the Food and Drug Administration (CFR 101.22), the term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof, whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.
Natural Flavors Why does Plexus use natural flavors? Plexus uses natural flavors to enhance the appeal of products while meeting consumer demand for more natural and healthier ingredients.
Natural Flavors What are examples of natural flavors?
  • Fruit extracts: These are derived from various fruits and are used to add fruity flavors to foods.
  • Herb extracts: These are derived from herbs and spices and are used to add savory or spicy flavors to foods.
  • Vanilla extract: This is derived from vanilla beans and is used to add a sweet and aromatic flavor to foods.
  • Cocoa powder: This is derived from roasted cocoa beans and is used to add a greater chocolate flavor to foods.
  • Citrus extracts: These are derived from citrus fruits like lemons and oranges and are used to add a tangy flavor to foods.

 

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