What Is “Natural Flavor” and Is It Ever Vegan?

JESSICA SAWYER Yellow Dots Green Leaf Shape Yellow Leaf

Here’s what you need to know. “Natural flavor” sounds harmless—but it might not be vegan. Wavy Line Plant Yellow Leaf Green Leaf Squiggly Line Learn more

Animal-Derived?

Off-white Section Separator Learn more

Legal Loophole

Off-white Section Separator Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-a7f338fb-3e2a-4333-967d-202f3c50a560","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.08)","scale(0.992)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] Banner With Dots ADVICE Some plant-based items still use natural flavors tested or made with animal ingredients. Surprising Sources Learn more

Yellow Dots Green Round Banner Want to Know More? Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-12da08de-cfac-4ede-9b16-59f71804c27b","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.08)","scale(0.992)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1600,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] Yellow Leaf Banner With Dots ENJOY Click below to learn how to spot animal ingredients and shop vegan with confidence. Learn more