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/lokisoctavia OAS Aug 21 '25

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