All of the natural flavors in Lightning are sourced from fruits and vegetables.
According to the US FDA Code of Federal Regulations, natural flavors are created from substances extracted from these plant or animal sources:
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Spices
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Fruit or fruit juice
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Vegetables or vegetable juice
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Edible yeast, herbs, bark, buds, root leaves, or plant material
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Dairy products, including fermented products
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Meat, poultry, or seafood
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Eggs
These flavors can be obtained by heating or roasting the animal or plant material.
Manufacturers are increasingly using enzymes to extract flavor compounds from plant sources to help meet the demand for natural flavors.
Natural flavors are meant to enhance flavor, not necessarily contribute nutritional value to a food or beverage.