This is a question that’s irked me for years. Google (and food producers too) have been little help finding a real answer. But then, I had the opportunity to chat with a food scientist about this topic. While they explained things to me, it was as if the sky opened up and clarity rained down. Finally, some light was shed on this enigmatic ingredient! Piggybacking on last week’s blog post about lab-produced ingredients, let’s look a little deeper at what “natural flavors” actually are. Then, you can make an educated choice whether it’s something you choose to include in your diet.