Essential Oil-Derived Flavors

Flavor compounds derived from concentrated plant essential oils, often used for mint, citrus, and spice flavors
Additives Flavoring Agents Research: Moderate

Scientific Name

Various (plant-specific essential oils)

Classifications

Allergen-potential: moderate
Processing: distillation
Source: essential-oils
Type: plant-derived

Benefits

  • Improves palatability of supplements
  • Masks bitter or unpleasant tastes
  • Enhances consumer experience and compliance
  • May increase satisfaction with supplement regimen

Specific Properties

  • Highly concentrated flavor profiles
  • Common types include peppermint, orange, lemon, cinnamon
  • May contain terpenes, phenols, and other aromatic compounds
  • Often used in very small quantities due to potency
  • May have additional sensory effects (cooling, warming)

Safety Notes

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Despite 'natural' designation, individual sensitivities and allergies are possible. Specific allergens must be declared on labels. May contain proprietary blends where exact components are not disclosed. Some natural flavors may contain trace amounts of propylene glycol, ethanol, or other solvents.

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A broad category of flavor additives derived from plant or animal sources that are used to enhance or impart taste in supplements and food products

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