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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 34 MIN

The Flavors

from Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast · host Sarah McAfee

Send us Fan MailSarah and The Shrub get into natural & artificial flavorings, flavorists, flavor houses, a little bit of science, a little bit of cultural fun facts - it's a classic Shrubbish episode! Also, the challenges of dealing with moderating addictions when abstinence is not possible. ***https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Croix_Sparkling_Water​​https://nutrisci.wisc.edu/2021/07/26/natural-and-artificial-flavors/https://www.bonappetit.com/story/truth-about-natural-artificial-flavors https://freakonomics.com/podcast/natural-and-artificial-flavors/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1-9wlAYZOM https://blogs.ubc.ca/communicatingchemistry2017w110/2017/09/18/what-exactly-are-natural-flavours/ ig: @shrubbish_podemail: [email protected] I want to bring levity to the table, this podcast does contain descriptions of substance abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). 

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Send us Fan Mail Sarah and The Shrub get into natural & artificial flavorings, flavorists, flavor houses, a little bit of science, a little bit of cultural fun facts - it's a classic Shrubbish episode! Also, the challenges of dealing with moderating addictions when abstinence is not possible. *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Croix_Sparkling_Water ​​https://nutrisci.wisc.edu/2021/07/26/natural-and-artificial-flavors/ https://www.bonappetit.com/story/truth-about-natural-artificial...

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