I could cringe at what I have ate and used on my aging body over the years that are not healthy for human consumption.
ca R I N G E.
Makes my head spin. My head is spinning. spaINning.
Very sobering to an old woman that suffers from ongoing health issues that don't go away by taking a pill.
Now to decalcify my PINEAL GLAND.
Is it possible to do so? Will have to research that one some more.
Having had THYROID CANCER surgery in 2010
and a Gangrenous Gall Bladder removed in 2018....I began to think more on the lines of how did this happen? What should I do differently?
Having had THYROID CANCER surgery in 2010
and a Gangrenous Gall Bladder removed in 2018....I began to think more on the lines of how did this happen? What should I do differently?
AMEN.
RESEARCH TODAY: Newest discovery was CASTOREUM. I read today that vanilla flavoring is enhanced by adding a natural flavoring to it. Manufacturers do not have to label what the actual ingredient is other than NATURAL FLAVORING. FDA approved. FDA approved.
Labeled NATURAL. That which comes from a beaver's rear end adds to the flavoring. NATURAL FLAVORINGS such as what comes from beavers is used in VANILLA FLAVORING.
Because of its FDA label, in some cases, manufacturers don’t have to list castoreum on the ingredient list and may instead refer to it as “natural flavoring.” Yum.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/10/beaver-butt-goo-vanilla-flavoring/?fbclid=IwAR04qDBANIgvphQvcKViDF0dXT7fEcCtoe7ci4IAfHvEk0jSbdPbmrS51DI
What Is Natural Flavor?
The FDA’s Code of Federal Regulations defines natural flavor as “...the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof, whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
While not purposely dubious, the FDA’s definition is rather tough to unravel. In short, natural flavors are any substance with plant or animal origins. Let’s dig deeper into one of the terms—essential oils. In Dr. Mathew Attokaran’s Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, he defines essential oils as “volatile, generally aroma-contributing liquids produced by plants.” Essential oils can be derived from any number of plant materials including fruits, herbs, and spices, typically through a process called distillation. Essential oils may be added to chewing gum or candy to add a spearmint or peppermint flavor.
What consumers need to know is that “natural flavor” does not necessarily point to one single ingredient. One natural flavor may be comprised of multiple ingredients, but current FDA regulations do not require companies to list each one. All ingredients must have the FDA's "generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS status, which is determined by experts and scientific evidence. For those with food allergies, not knowing the full ingredient breakdown could prove problematic. However, the FDA encourages companies to list potential allergens found in flavors, spices, or colors in foods.
The final part of the FDA’s definition is crucial, as it shows that natural flavors have nothing to do with the actual nutrition of a food. Instead, natural flavors serve to impart flavor to a food or beverage so that it is more palatable for consumers.
There are hundreds of natural flavors created by food chemists. Here are a few that are commonly found in foods and beverages:
- Amyl acetate: This compound can be distilled from bananas in order to provide banana-like flavor in baked goods.
- Citral: Also known as geranial, citral is extracted from lemongrass, lemon, orange and pimento. It is used in citrus-flavored beverages and sweets.
- Benzaldehyde: This chemical is extracted from almonds, cinnamon oil and other ingredients. It is frequently used to give foods an almond flavor and aroma.
- Castoreum: A somewhat surprising and unsettling source, this slightly sweet substance is found in the anal secretions of beavers. It is sometimes used as a substitute for vanilla, although this is rare due to its high cost.
Other natural flavors include:
- Linden ether: Honey flavor
- Massoia lactone: Coconut flavor
- Acetoin: Butter flavor
Welp.....I'll feel differently when I see a BEAVER and think about natural flavoring.
Bless you and may you have a more natural day,
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