natural flavorings

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In a message dated 01/07/2003 7:13:46 AM Eastern Standard Time,

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In Fast Food Nation, he explains what natural flavorings means, but it's been

so long since I read that book I can't remember!! LOL. If I think about it

today I'll see if I can find it and look it up.

 

> Ach! Me too. I mean dog poop is natural, but I sure wouldn't want

> that in my

> food. *lol* Now why can't they just tell us what " natural " flavor it

> is exactly?

>

>

> >I use Southern Home Worcestershire Sauce ....The last ingredient is

> 'natural

> flavorings' tho ...oh how

> >I hate seeing this on everything!

>

 

 

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[Guest guest]

In Fast Food Nation, he explains what natural flavorings means, but it's

been

so long since I read that book I can't remember!! LOL. If I think about it

today I'll see if I can find it and look it up.

 

Hmm, still not sure what it is lol couple of paragraphs here and here is

full link

 

http://www.veggielawyers.org/petition.htm

 

CITIZEN PETITION

 

The undersigned submits this petition, under 21 C.F.R. § 10.25, to request

the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to amend 21 C.F.R. § 101.22(h), setting

standards for use of the terms " natural flavor " or " natural flavoring " on

food labels.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

When the Food and Drug Administration revamped its food labeling

requirements in 1993, it recognized that " [p]eople often look to the

ingredient label for health reasons – perhaps to avoid substances they are

allergic or sensitive to – or for religious or cultural reasons. " 1 While the

FDA has taken great strides to ensure that consumers are informed about the

products they eat, manufacturers are still free to hide a number of

ingredients under the term " natural flavors. "

 

Under the current regulatory scheme, manufacturers can mask a variety of

products – including derivatives of meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products,

and nuts – under the guise of " natural flavoring. " As a result, individuals

with food allergies, those with religious dietary codes, and those with

strong ethical beliefs about animal cruelty cannot avoid objectionable

products hidden within " natural flavors. " Petitioners, therefore,

respectfully request that the FDA amend its regulations to require

manufacturers to disclose the sources of their natural flavorings.