What exactly is "NATURAL FLAVORS"? I tend to classify this with MSG.
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I understand natural flavoring is not MSG, but could be gluten if wheat, barley or rye is listed under allergy on the container. Otherwise it is just flavoring from the actual product the item is made from.
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All it says on the tin is natural and artificial flavors. As in most teas, it is not very specific. Sorry!!!
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I wish I could help you more, but this was purchased as a gift. I thought at the time the flavors may have been listed but I don't know. I would suggest doing a google search for it and see if the company lists the various flavors.
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It's supposed to be all natural, that's what they state on product description too : "No artificial flavors or sweeteners". I would double check with them though, just to play safe.
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I don't use this product anymore because it is full of MSG, even though the manufacturing cleverly has tried to give it a different name. They use words like "spices," "modified vegetable ...." "natural flavoring," etc to hide what crap they put in their products. It is legal to use such words because food industry has bought the congress to be allowed to lie to the public. Really silly to say they are organic. Don't use this product to begin with.
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I emailed the company. Reply: "Our natural flavors are plant based, which means that we use a combination of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and essences. Sweet Drops™ contain no MSG or other products like it. Our liquids are also vegan and gluten free, meaning they contain no corn, wheat, barley or rye. We do not use GMO products."
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Natural flavors mean there are no artificial flavors added. There is no MSG in sweet drops stevia.
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It does not contain artificial MSG - but if you are hypersensitive it could cause a reaction - I am sensitive MSG - but I have been fine with naturally occurring MSG (like in Soy Sauce).It contains hydrolyzed protein which can cause a reaction similar to MSG - depending on your sensitivity.http://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-info/blog/monosodium-glutamate-msg-naturally-occurring-your-food
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No "organic" labeling. The whey is from cows not treated with rBGH. Lecithin is from non-GMO sunflower seeds. Sweetened with Stevia. Usually I Dont like Stevia, but can't taste its unique flavor in this protein powder. NO...MSG, Acesulfame-K, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, cholesterol, artificial colors, aspartame, sucralose, lactose, or sugar.The only downside I can see, is if you have allergies, it is produced in a factory that processes all the major allergens.I absolutely love this product.
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MSG is a flavor enhancer and despite what people think, there has never been one case of a person having a reaction outside of placebo. People with MSG problems will have the same symptoms if you just tell them there is MSG in something regardless of actual MSG content.
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The label says it is "natural." That has no meaning, legally. The label does NOT say it's organic, just fyi.
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You can view the label on linef.....supposed to be all natural....the only thing that I didnt like was the stevia. Although it is supposed to be in a natural form, I dont tolerate artificial sweeteners and it made me sick.
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According to the label, the ingredients include MSG, maltodextrin and "natural flavorings." There are other brands that are only pork and salt.
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Yes, jeffb, also "Natural Flavors" is included at the end of the list of ingredients on the packets.
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They have a great website of their own that I would check... and also there is a contact number I think. They are dedicated GF and are more aware of issues in diets than most products. MSG is a tricky one and sometimes a company may not always know the source supplier for ingredients. These bars are great and I am diabetic and GF but not sure of the MSG content. Hope this helps !
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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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Not positive, strawberry flavored is all that I can tell as I am at work. Will check tonight when I go home.