Are Natural Flavors Bad For You? Health Effects and Safety Concerns To Know

Are Natural Flavors Bad For You? Health Effects and Safety Concerns To Know

Medically reviewed by Simone Harounian, MSkupicoo / Getty ImagesNatural flavors are oils or extracts taken from plants or animals. They can come from fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, roots, eggs, dairy, or seafood. These flavors are added in small amounts to improve the taste of food.Manufacturers often use heat or enzymes to extract natural flavors. In many cases, natural flavors contain synthetic (man-made) chemicals similar to artificial fl…