Ep 9: Are you blindly eating beaver butts, and other burning questions: Uncovering the mysteries of artificial and natural flavors

Let's discuss the mysterious "flavor" ingredients you see on every label. Are natural flavors really healthier or more natural than artificial flavors? What really is the difference between natural and artificial flavors? Is your food being flavored with beaver butt goo? Let's discuss! Curiosity Corner Topics: hiking/national parks (type 2 fun ..or as I kept calling it type B fun) & composting Articles: Overview of flavor additives FDA removes 7 synthetic flavoring substances from food additives list FDA proposes rules prohibiting menthol cigarettes... Flavors--flavor overview The inexorable rise of synthetic flavor: a pictorial history Synthetic ingredients in natural flavors & natural flavors in artificial flavors No, artificial vanilla flavoring doesn't come from beaver butts A history of flavoring food with beaver butt juice Title 21/Chapter 1/Subchapter B/Part 101 We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe!