Natural Flavors?

thrillofhope · 05-27-2013, 01:03 PM

If an ingredient label says "natural flavors", what exactly does that mean? Are they typically vegetarian?

Aerynne · 05-27-2013, 01:17 PM

They may or may not be. I tend to just assume that if it's some kind of broth or chicken-flavor thing that it is not, but if I see it on a brownie mix I would assume that they were vegetarian (but not necessarily vegan).

thrillofhope · 05-30-2013, 06:25 PM

My brother (who is for some reason seriously offended by my vegetarianism)pointed it out on a can of bean dip. It didn't used to be in the ingredients but it is now. He was just looking for something non-veg in it to tell me I was wrong, but it made me think about it.

Aerynne · 05-30-2013, 06:33 PM

What a jerk!

thrillofhope · 05-30-2013, 06:37 PM

What's funny is that he went vegan for a month once "to get vegan superpowers." Seriously. But I'm vegetarian for moral, ethical, and health issues, and I'm stupid for doing it.

It's not like I'm super strict about it or anything. I just do the best I can.

His problem, not mine. But anyway, it did make me think about the natural flavors thing.

JessicaTX · 06-07-2013, 03:42 PM

raspberry, strawberry and vanilla I know can be labeled as natural flavors, but it's animal derived. Castoreum if you want to find out why, I don't suggest it.

ArmsOfLove · 06-07-2013, 03:43 PM

"natural flavors" can mean literally ANYTHING

you have to call the company and they might tell you (they might not know

)

mommylove · 06-08-2013, 01:09 AM

It's often means MSG, which makes me furious.

thrillofhope · 06-09-2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JessicaTX

raspberry, strawberry and vanilla I know can be labeled as natural flavors, but it's animal derived. Castoreum if you want to find out why, I don't suggest it.

Castoreum?

---------- Post added at 02:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:36 PM ----------

Never mind.

I never would have thought that anything raspberry, strawberry, or vanilla flavored could be made from animals.

05-27-2013, 01:03 PM	#1
thrillofhope Deactivated Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,615	Natural Flavors? If an ingredient label says "natural flavors", what exactly does that mean? Are they typically vegetarian?

05-27-2013, 01:17 PM	#2
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Natural Flavors? They may or may not be. I tend to just assume that if it's some kind of broth or chicken-flavor thing that it is not, but if I see it on a brownie mix I would assume that they were vegetarian (but not necessarily vegan). __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

05-30-2013, 06:25 PM	#3
thrillofhope Deactivated Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,615	Re: Natural Flavors? My brother (who is for some reason seriously offended by my vegetarianism)pointed it out on a can of bean dip. It didn't used to be in the ingredients but it is now. He was just looking for something non-veg in it to tell me I was wrong, but it made me think about it.

05-30-2013, 06:33 PM	#4
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Natural Flavors? What a jerk! __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

05-30-2013, 06:37 PM	#5
thrillofhope Deactivated Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,615	Re: Natural Flavors? What's funny is that he went vegan for a month once "to get vegan superpowers." Seriously. But I'm vegetarian for moral, ethical, and health issues, and I'm stupid for doing it. It's not like I'm super strict about it or anything. I just do the best I can. His problem, not mine. But anyway, it did make me think about the natural flavors thing.

06-07-2013, 03:42 PM	#6
JessicaTX Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Barrens of Texas Posts: 5,152	Re: Natural Flavors? raspberry, strawberry and vanilla I know can be labeled as natural flavors, but it's animal derived. Castoreum if you want to find out why, I don't suggest it. __________________ Sam's wife Keegan, Zoe, Anakin and Anaiah's Mom Nonni to Jasper, Iris, Ivory, and Lyric!

06-07-2013, 03:43 PM	#7
ArmsOfLove Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 79,607	Re: Natural Flavors? "natural flavors" can mean literally ANYTHING you have to call the company and they might tell you (they might not know ) __________________ Crystal "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Maya Angelou

06-08-2013, 01:09 AM	#8
mommylove Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9,120	Re: Natural Flavors? It's often means MSG, which makes me furious. __________________

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