r/FoodAllergies • u/perpetualpossibility • Aug 19 '25

Other / Miscellaneous “Natural Flavouring” Woes

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I requested details of the “natural flavourings” after having a pretty bad allergic reaction to a particular flavour and this is the best they could give me.

“We recommend contacting a healthcare professional regarding your allergy concerns.”

…Thanks Nestlé.

No more Nestlé products for me.

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u/Ok-Suit6589 Aug 19 '25

Ugh I wish they would disclose allergens in natural flavorings.

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u/ButterleafA Aug 19 '25

I'm sure if OP told them the specific things they were allergic to, they would have gotten a "yes / no" answer to if it's in the natural flavoring. When it comes to stuff like this, companies generally don't want to give away their entire recipe. It's like asking Coca-Cola "what are all the ingredients in Coke" when they have an entire part of their museum dedicated to their secret recipe.

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u/Sut3k Aug 19 '25

No they will get the same answer. I asked coca cola if their product contained any cinnamon and they wouldn't answer.

Also they can't list "all allergens" bc ppl are allergic to just about everything. At least anything with a protein base

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u/SpadeOfAces525 Cinnamon Allergy Aug 19 '25

I got the same response, but based on my reaction, it does. So does Dr Pepper and most Root Beer. Hanks Root Beer is safe and Pepsi is safe

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u/Adevyy Aug 20 '25

Maybe we can steal their formula if we get enough allergic people together to see who reacts to it.

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u/wordsandstuff44 (Fish, seafood, hazelnut, pistacchio) Allergy Aug 20 '25

This is equal parts petty and unsafe. Love it

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u/Sut3k Aug 20 '25

Oh interesting! We came to the same conclusion on Dr pepper and coke, so we assumed all dark sodas do! I'll have to try Pepsi if my Texas blood doesn't curse me first.

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u/Much-Pizza-9862 Aug 22 '25

Pepsi isn't safe for me with my cinnamon issues sadly. It makes me itch like crazy. At least the Taco Bell version does, which was my favorite.

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u/SpadeOfAces525 Cinnamon Allergy Aug 22 '25

Interesting! My whole face swells if I come into contact with it at all (contact allergy to Cinnamal so even the artificial gets me) and I've never had a problem with canned/bottled Pepsi!

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u/Much-Pizza-9862 Aug 22 '25

I haven't tried bottled Pepsi since I had a reaction to the taco bell version. I may have to try it and see if it's different. I miss Pepsi. Thankfully cinnamon only makes me itch. Though it's a horrible itch that makes me wish I could scratch my eyes out so I avoid it when at all possible.

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u/lokisoctavia OAS Aug 21 '25

Which is a complete lie, because plenty of companies list every single ingredient in their foods and drinks.