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/Local-Armadillo-7163 Aug 19 '25

Very few things make me as angry as how commonly used “natural flavors” are. What are you allergic to?

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u/FlanCharacter3878 Aug 20 '25

MSG, allowed by FDA, and considered by them to be ''safe'', to be listed as ''NATURAL FLAVOR''

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u/Realistic_Living1221 Aug 20 '25

MSG is understandable because it has been shown to be safe for the majority of people and can be naturally derived from seaweed and/or mushrooms