What is the "artificial flavor" that is listed in the ingredients? Having a generic label like that makes me nervous about what I am ingesting...
2062318
It's a trade secret, If they made it public it would be copied. Everything is FDA compliant. Enjoy!
2062319
I have no idea. I looked on the package and that is all it says, artificial flavor. You may need to contact the manufacturer.
2062320
Who knows. Probably the only way to find out would be to contact the manufacturer. But "artificial flavor" is a large net that encompasses lots of different things. http://science.howstuffworks.com/question391.htm
2062321
Why won't they include an ingredients' list? That makes me suspicious right there. I don't think it is any kind of a business secret as someone wanting to make a competitive product would hire people to analyse the ingredients and identify them. I think they don't list the ingredients for consumers because they don't want us to know. And don't fool yourself that you there are no adverse effects when you use things like this.
2062322
Whatever the artficial flavor is, can only be answered by the mfgr. As for us the product is great for our use, as we have been using it for some time, several times a week, with no side effects.
1069769
This address may help. www.davidsonstea.com/ It will get you to thier home page. Since this is USDA certified organic and Fair traded I feel secure. I am an activist for labeling and am now on the GMO labeling band wagon, but I really feel comfortable with the Davidson's organic bulk tea. The government would sure make our life easier if they had honest and complete ingedients and whether they are genetically modified. Sorry I am not of more help, but I will be looking into the "natural flavor thing" I always thought it was "natural flavor enhancer" I had to watch for. Lou Mercer This address may help. www.davidsonstea.com/ It will get you to thier home page. Since this is USDA certified organic and Fair traded I feel secure. I am an activist for labeling and am now on the GMO labeling band wagon, but I really feel comfortable with the Davidson's organic bulk tea. The government would sure make our life easier if they had honest and complete ingedients and whether they are genetically modified. Sorry I am not of more help, but I will be looking into the "natural flavor thing" I always thought it was "natural flavor enhancer" I had to watch for.... » Read More This address may help. www.davidsonstea.com/ It will get you to thier home page. Since this is USDA certified organic and Fair traded I feel secure. I am an activist for labeling and am now on the GMO labeling band wagon, but I really feel comfortable with the Davidson's organic bulk tea. The government would sure make our life easier if they had honest and complete ingedients and whether they are genetically modified. Sorry I am not of more help, but I will be looking into the "natural flavor thing" I always thought it was "natural flavor enhancer" I had to watch for. Lou Mercer « Show Less
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I know the question is old (over a year), but I wanted to put my 2 cents worth in. I saw this question since I was looking up the product, as I had purchased it and noticed that artificial sweetener aftertaste, to which I am very sensitive to. I can't stand ANY artificial sweeteners... and yes, I can taste it in this product. Once I use the box up, not buying it again.
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If there are any preservatives I was not able to recognize them as such. For flavoring, it appears that it uses some poultry byproduct. As for artificial colors, the toothpaste itself looks like coffee ice cream and there is not indications that there's any food coloring like you'd see in human foods. However, this toothpaste is by no means natural.
2219720
Some companies have whipped up the idea that this is a bad ingredient. I would like to refer you to a website. Wellnessresearches.com on the subject. this should be informative. As far as the actual product goes...I love it.
2166661
why would you buy that stuff to begin with? Processed/ fake flavor.. why not just drink the water... plain.
2272531
I have no idea but there is some very unhealthy ingredient in there i am guessing.
1598553
The ingredient list posted with this listing did not even match that on the bag I got. My bag says bison, lamb meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas, potatoes, canola oil, egg product, beef, roasted venison ................. the listing label said bison, venison .. I noticed that my dog has been drinking a lot more water so am trying to figure out why. Came on here to see if anyone else is noticing increase thirst ... obviously they have changed the ingredients.
232776
You're right. It doesn't list it in the ingredients. Puzzling. Either way, it didn't work for me so I won't be buying it again.
1500153
I too am MSG intolerant. I have been consuming these bars for over a week and have not gotten migraine. Not sure what the "natural flavors" are, but these bars haven't bothered me so I doubt it if MSG... although, I too, like you, am VERY wary of vague ingredients like that.
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It just says natural flavors (strawberry, orange, pineapple, grape). I think they would have to write if there was aspartame or msg, wouldn't they?
2013529
The label reads "For External Use Only". It is possible the inactive ingredients may be toxic. Unless you get the full ingredient list and are a pharmacist or chemist with a medical or veterinary background I would not put this in your mouth.
1001430
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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The back label claims "no artificial flavors, colors, sweeetners or synthetic chemicals." for more information go to their website www.PerfectFoodRAW.com
1229212
Holy cow! Why is there so much toxic crap in there?! Caramel color (suspected carcinogen), "flavor" (could be anything, including MSG), sodium benzoate (carcinogenic when combined with ascorbic acid). Yuck! No thanks.
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The product page on Amazon has images including the label ingredients. You can make your own determination if it's for you.
103239
The ingredients list doesn't show any glutamates, but if I were to pick the most suspicious element it would be maltodextrine or even "natural flavors," which always makes me suspicious. Why don't you try an internet search using "Good Seasons Italian Salad Mix" and "glutamates" and see what turns up?