What is the "natural flavor" in the ingredients?
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The FDA states that "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, include the natural essence or extractives obtained from plants listed in subpart A of part 582 of this chapter, and the substances listed in 172.510 of this chapter." Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter E, Part 501, Subpart B The exactly composition of the flavoring is probably proprietary, however, Silk might let you know if you contacted them, particularly if you needed for health reasons. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=501.22
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Not sure what you mean by "natural" but it is my understanding that is it BPA free. It makes a lovely cheesecake and we are very happy with the product.
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The back label claims "no artificial flavors, colors, sweeetners or synthetic chemicals." for more information go to their website www.PerfectFoodRAW.com
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Don't know what the "natural flavor" is, but presence of MSG very doubtful. Would likely be listed, & I would likely get a headache.
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None that I can see in the ingredients: Propanediol (corn derived), aloe barbadensis leaf juice, aqua silver (food grade), soduim stearate, ethylhexylglycerin, oryza satvia (rice) starch, zinc, rosemarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, carum petroselinum (parsley) extract, salvia officinalis (sage) leaf extract, allantoin, fragrance
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Hello, the "natural flavor" found on our label is actually a mistake from our label designer. We DO NOT have any natural flavors in our stevia liquid. The ingredients should read "Water, stevia, Vit. C, potassium Sorbate (freshness)". We apologize for this isprint and are revising our labels to reflect this. Unfortunately, it takes a while for this process. Thank you for your question and let us know if we can answer anything else. Thanks, Diana-Stevia Select
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Ingredients List: Triple Filtered Purified Water, Maple Flavor, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Cellulose Gum, ***Sucralose*** , Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate (italics mine)
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Filtered Water, Almonds, Sea salt, Locust bean gum, Sunflower lecithin, Gellan gum & Natural flavor.
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When I originally purchased these, I was not too worried about ingredients. I have since changed my way of eating and would not consider these natural flavorings, especially those with the propylene glycol in them. They don't all have that, but have way more ingredients than something that is natural should have.
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Ingredientschicken meat and natural juices, maltodextrin, salt, chicken stock, cane sugar, chicken fat, potato starch, natural flavor, dried onion, dried garlic, tumeric
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as far as I know it is natural. You can read the ingredients on vitamin shoppe web site.
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They don't tell you, and the regulations are very loose in this area. Anything that has any source in "nature" as opposed to being created in a laboratory -- even if the original substance has since been extensively modified -- can legally be described as natural. So if they took, for example, blueberry extract and then added all sorts of chemicals to it, they could still call it a natural flavor.
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I'm really not sure that they mean by "natural flavors." All I can say is that this product tastes great and digests well. Sometimes I add a banana to the powder and milk mixture in the blender for an extra treat.
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this product uses vegetable glycerin. natural flavors refer to mint oil. the company in Australia which makes the product that is repackaged by barleans is very careful. no chemicals. see their utube vids.
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There is no way to be sure. I suppose it could be something natural but if it were, why not just tell us. How can "natural flavor" be an ingredient? Deceptive labeling is a growing issue due to looser labeling laws. I have found that "natural flavor" is often something unnatural that was created from something natural. For example, proteins that have been "hydrolyzed" (chemically disassembled) in order to excite specific taste cells. Unfortunately certain amino acids, when concentrated in free form, are capable of harming neurons (in our most vital organs). Same problem as Aspartame and MSG. These "excitotoxins" are often derived from natural sources. An sneaky way to add even more unhealthy flavor compounds while keeping a clean label (and company image).
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Following is information I've gleened from various googled sites: The main ingredients are (in laymens' terms) calcium carbonate, glycerin, water, aloe barbadensis leaf juice. As another person commented, there are also extracts from cranberry, pomegranate, white tea, grapeseed. The ingredient credited for flavor is Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (NOT to be confused with Sodium Lauryl Sulphate or SLS). Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is described to be derived from coconut oil and is known to be a safe, natural, nurturing cleanser...they say it gently removes surface dirt and bacteria, also facilitates foaming. It is a modified fatty acid. From what I can see, this ingredient is also used in high-end shampoos and conditioners. The toothpaste maker claims the following: the product is flouride free, paraben free, sulfate free, no Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no artificial sweeteners, no animal by-products or testing, and is cruelty free and vegan. I am a fussy consumer given my many allergies and sensitivities to many ingredients. I am very happy with this product and will continue to use it unless something comes along that I deem superior. I wish you the best in making your decision as to whether this product is right for you.
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none listed. inactive ingredients listed are: Brewers Dried Yeast, fish oil, flaxseed meal, Glycerin, lecithin, natural flavoring, oat groats, rice flour, sorbic acid, vegetable oil and wheat germ. Unsure what the "natural flavoring" is. My dogs tolerate it well and it seems to help quite a bit.