| FDA Status | FDA-approved under 21 CFR 101.22. The term 'natural flavor' is one of the most common ingredients on US food labels. FDA… |
| EFSA Status | EU regulates flavoring substances under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008. The EU maintains a positive list of approved flavo… |
| Severity | Moderate Risk (6/10) |
An umbrella term for flavoring substances derived from plant or animal sources, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, bark, roots, meat, seafood, dairy, or fermentation products. The FDA defines 'natural flavor' as any substance extracted from a natural source whose primary function is flavoring, not nutrition. A single 'natural flavor' can contain dozens of chemical compounds.
Natural flavors are processed and concentrated versions of flavor compounds found in nature. They may include solvents, preservatives, and other processing aids that do not need to be disclosed. The distinction between 'natural' and 'artificial' flavors is primarily about the source material, not the chemical structure — in many cases, they are chemically identical.
FDA-approved under 21 CFR 101.22. The term 'natural flavor' is one of the most common ingredients on US food labels. FDA does not require companies to disclose the specific compounds that make up a natural flavor.
EU regulates flavoring substances under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008. The EU maintains a positive list of approved flavoring substances. Requirements for specificity are stricter than US FDA rules.
| # | Product | Brand | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MARUCHAN, INSTANT LUNCH, RAMAN NOODLES WITH VEGETABLES, CHICKEN VEGETABLE | Maruchan, Inc. | 0/100 |
| 2 | APPLE CINNAMON SOFT BAKED BREAKFAST BARS, APPLE CINNAMON | The Kellogg Company | 0/100 |
| 3 | Pringles Crisps Cheddar Cheese 5.5oz | Kellogg Company US | 0/100 |
| 4 | Pringles Wavy Crisps Fire Roasted Jalapeno 4.8oz | Kellogg Company US | 0/100 |
| 5 | Pringles Crisps French Onion Dip 5.5oz | Kellogg Company US | 0/100 |
| 6 | Pringles Crisps Sour Cream & Onion 1.4oz | Kellogg Company US | 0/100 |
| 7 | Pringles Crisps Bbq 5.5oz | Kellogg Company US | 0/100 |
| 8 | FROOT LOOPS FLAVOR TOASTER PASTRIES, FROOT LOOPS | The Kellogg Company | 0/100 |
| 9 | Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars Cherry 1.3oz | Kellogg Company US | 0/100 |
| 10 | PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CANDIES, PEANUT BUTTER | Mars Chocolate North America LLC | 0/100 |
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CheckIt AI. (2026). "What Is Natural Flavors? Safety, Risks & Alternatives | CheckIt AI". Climaverse PBC. Retrieved from https://getcheck.it/ingredients/natural-flavors"What Is Natural Flavors? Safety, Risks & Alternatives | CheckIt AI." CheckIt AI, Climaverse PBC, 2026-03-08. https://getcheck.it/ingredients/natural-flavors.<a href="https://getcheck.it/ingredients/natural-flavors">What Is Natural Flavors? Safety, Risks & Alternatives | CheckIt AI — CheckIt AI</a>@misc{checkit2026ingredientsnaturalflavors,
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