: This is a bit of a loophole. Companies aren't required to disclose every chemical used to create a "natural" flavor, and sometimes a single flavor profile can contain up to 100 different chemical compounds.
The labels on our food can be surprisingly vague. Here’s a quick breakdown: flavoring
: These are made by soaking a source ingredient (like vanilla beans or lemon peels) in alcohol and water to pull out the concentrated oils. : This is a bit of a loophole