Ingredient
Passionfruit Flavors (with Other Natural Flavors)
What is Passionfruit Flavors (with Other Natural Flavors)?
Passionfruit flavors, labeled as 'with other natural flavors,' are typically comprised of compounds extracted from passionfruit and other natural sources or synthesized to mimic passionfruit's distinctive taste. These flavors can be created using methods like solvent extraction, distillation, or fermentation.
These flavorings are used to enhance or create the taste and aroma of passionfruit in food and beverages, especially when using the actual fruit is impractical or too costly. Health concerns surrounding natural flavors largely focus on the lack of transparency about their specific compositions rather than the individual ingredients themselves.
When you see 'with other natural flavors' on a label, it indicates that other flavoring agents besides passionfruit have been included, but does not disclose the specific details of what they are.
Commonly found in: tea, soft drinks, candies, desserts, yogurts
What to watch
- Lack of transparency in ingredient composition can be a concern for consumers with allergies.
Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in food products.
Research shows that although natural flavors are safe for most people, their exact health impact can be hard to determine due to undisclosed compositions.
Passionfruit flavors may be vegan, but the inclusion of 'other natural flavors' means the exact source should be verified with the manufacturer.
Scout's take
Second 'natural flavor' line on the same ingredient list. Same concerns as above re: undisclosed components. The product is named 'Passion' but actual passionfruit material is not listed — the flavor is doing the work.
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