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So why are companies allowed to just use the non-descript term "Natural Flavor" in a list of ingredients, instead of Castoreum? That seems to be the actual prob

So why are companies allowed to just use the non-descript term "Natural Flavor" in a list of ingredients, instead of Castoreum? That seems to be the actual problem here.

skram 13y ago
I wish I knew the answer but PubMed (database from the National Library of Medicine) is a good source for further research on both the ingredient and policy behind it: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17365147 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17365147
gamache 13y ago
Under a certain percentage by weight, flavors don't need to be specifically listed so that producers aren't compelled to reveal trade secret recipes.
pohl 13y ago
Just to hazard a guess: perhaps the food industry lobby pays better than consumer protection lobby.