What Are Natural Flavors And Why Are They In Everything At The Grocery Store?!

Natural flavors are taking over the grocery store! Look at the ingredient list and there is a good chance somewhere towards the bottom is natural flavors. The food industry has figured out how to make foods taste better and make us addicted to them under the guise of natural flavors. There is nothing natural about them, they are developed in a lab with up to 100 chemicals, designed to excite our taste buds and brains, and make us hooked on their products. I will go int more detail below, but I believe this is one of the biggest issues we face at the grocery store today! Mad love Bobby...Dessi...and Art! XOXO
The only rule regarding natural flavors, is that they must originate from something natural. After that, you can alter the flavor any way you want using chemicals. This is done by 3rd party companies, by scientists in a lab. Don't ask these food companies what's in their natural flavors, because they don't actually know!
There is a ton of research available online, just start searching for it. Including great articles by the food babe. Just ask yourself this, would you rather eat a product made from "vanilla extract" or "natural vanilla flavors"? These two are not the same, the later uses chemicals to enhance the vanilla bean flavors. This is true despite the messages I have been getting for food science people telling me that I am wrong and a fear monger, ha!
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[@TheCmejia84]

5 weeks of following your food recommendations and I am officially off pain medication. Autoimmune diseases are affected by foods more than I wanted to realize. Also 10 lbs down. After removing artificial flavorings I find myself enjoying veggies and fruits more than ever I love you guys. Keep doing what you do!!!

[@BobbyParrish]

Yaaaasss!!! Love to hear that Cynthia...The foods we eat can heal or poison our bodies ;)

[@jcszot]

Cynthia Mejia awesome! Congratulations!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻

[@TheCmejia84]

Bobby, please please do a video on anti inflammatory foods. I love that you do give us tips in every video which is what's helped me learn what to eat :)

[@The.Whoever]

That's wonderful!

[@kathrinekerns8398]

That's good news.

[@cleopatrademers2395]

I am so frustrated!!!! The food industry is poisoning us by lies and deception. It is so hard trying to find clean ingredients in our foods since l don't live near a whole foods. I'm trying to cook more but even a lot of basic ingredients are contaminated with these chemicals. But thank you Bobby, you really opened my eyes.

[@moreadventure3627]

Whole Foods is selling bioengineered ingredients food now. You are not missing anything

[@fishytopez4492]

Damn. Going grocery shopping these days is like going on a scavenger hunt. Thanks to Bobby and his sidekick Super Art for breaking it down and making it a bit easier to make better food choices.

[@davidwesley2525]

Art doesn't want to give up Coca Cola. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💖💖💖

[@Prodigious1One]

@@davidwesley2525 We just have to drink a little soda at a time, maybe about a quarter cup per day. It has a lot of sugar!

[@robinholbrook8296]

Shop at Aldi they have clean ingredients and most no natural flavorings or gmo

[@nancygorman]

It always has been … you are just more aware now.

[@anujose8166]

I just assumed that anything organic was good for you. But your videos have been an eye opener!! Thank you very very much for all your hard work to put up these videos!!!

[@kfstreich4787]

Rattlesnake venom is natural and organic 🤣

[@lynnreed7342]

I did the same!

[@L.Spencer]

I was the opposite, I just assumed organic really didn't make a difference.

[@christenbrown7882]

Yeah me too.

[@sifugurusensei]

Honest was a lie. How ironic.

[@Zencast5]

I wish we can take this to the supreme court. People must know!

[@BobbyParrish]

the people versus big evil food corp!

[@Nan-59]

Zencast5 n. I know, right 🤔

[@jameshofman321]

People have sued the FDA over the safety of their food. If people didn't buy this crap they wouldn't be able to sell it. Its really as simple as speaking with your wallet...

[@The.Whoever]

@@jameshofman321 Did they win?

[@jameshofman321]

@@The.Whoever I'm not sure of the outcome. The center for food safety sued the FDA in 2014 because of harmful chemicals in our food...however the FDA isn't governed by anyone in authority and just like most corrupt organizations they usually find loopholes to get themselves out of trouble. The more people refuse to buy these poisons the more it would force companies to make safer products. I think the only way for us to truly get real food is to regulate it ourselves...don't buy their crap.

[@xsophiet16]

Thank you for educating the public on healthier options at the grocery store and what to avoid. My mom and I love your videos!

[@BobbyParrish]

thanks to you and mom!

[@jusimmons73]

I just did the grocery shopping, and it was SOOOOOOOO hard to find products without "natural flavors". Frustrating!

[@jessicaqu]

This is the root of our healthcare crisis in America.

[@lockergr]

Jessica Qu Bill Maher and Marianne Williamson are two people, and some of the only two people that I ever hear talking about this, short of all these awesome food gurus on KZbin.

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

This and sugar and gmos and the fact that we manufacture lifelong customers instead of cures.

[@JT-zy2ft]

Natural flavors are not just in America the whole world uses natural flavorings.

[@Counter-Intuitive]

Most countries have stricter requirements for their food manufacturers than America does.

[@JT-zy2ft]

@aanoom people would eat healthy if it wasn’t so expensive. With sodas and many less healthier options being so cheap and many healthy options being so expensive many people have to go cheap.

[@gliza9789]

Please please please make a video about canned tuna !!

[@susie4lifeutube]

not only canned tuna but canned chicken

[@deannekaider7336]

gliza x3 Yes! And canned fish (salmon, etc) more broadly

[@lockergr]

Canned chicken is so stupid expensive. It was like 569 at Whole Foods for a can of that crap, when I could just walk over and buy a roasted chicken for about the same price. I get that it's okay to buy something like that if you are traveling, but otherwise it's a huge rip off.

[@lockergr]

But if you are going to do it get the Wild Planet brand. I just hope you're rich.

[@dawnforlife]

Canned tuna is not so much about just the can but the tuna itself. Cans are coated with BPA which messes up our hormones and if not coated, they are made of aluminium which has been linked to many diseases including Alzheimers and Austism. Aside from the can, tuna are large fishes that has lots of mercury in them. Another cause for concern. Bottomline, go for glass packaging whenever possible and a smaller fish type over tuna. :)

[@donnatubbs8853]

I love that you helped that guy by pointing out the best ketchup for him. I wish you were at my grocery store when I'm feeling overwhelmed reading the labels.

[@BobbyParrish]

wait till the deli meat video next wek, I was helping people left and right! should be a new flavcity series ;)

[@elavke5441]

That was pretty cool

[@Selahree]

that's why I've largely switched to the farmers market and the organic farm stands there. labels are just too much. i buy my yogurt, eggs, veggies, oils, and wild fish (i live on the coast) all at the farmers market. it's like u need a degree in organic chemistry to read the labels.

[@sharlenepage1572]

There are recipes for Ketchup and other condiments, you can make them yourself. Check out KZbin.

[@ALHack29]

He has an app now, you can look up foods to see if they are Bobby approved

[@milespalero]

Hi Bobby! I've been lurking on your channel for quite sometime. Thank you for educating me! Grocery is my new shopping mall now 😁 I spent hours reading the ingredients on every item I put in my cart. Unlike before, I just grab anything I am familiar with. Thank you for all you do!

[@ChadCOMO]

Bobby, nice to see you educating people. I pray the work you do creates changes in the ingredients companies can use. Also wish you were in charge of the FDA. I’m such a fan of your work!!

[@healingonesmindset]

I love the both of you! Thank you for always taking risks to show us the best food options! Love the Waldo codename for employee alert!!😅🤣😂🤗

[@BobbyParrish]

Art came up with that ;)

[@ashleyarce7907]

Same!!

[@zainabalani8424]

Oh my God 😱😱😱what did we eat and feed our children all those kinds of food ???!!!!.... Thanks Bobby for sharing those information. God bless you all

[@rayahagen1003]

You feed your children spices and extracts like almond extract? lol, the horror.

[@brandiemoore2185]

I recently read an awesome book called The Dorito Effect by Mark Schatzker and learned all about natural flavors. I was shocked no one was talking about this! I'm so happy you are! I'm doing my best to avoid them as much as possible. I stopped drinking flavored water & started buying "plain" items and flavoring them myself. I've noticed this change has reduced my cravings!

[@michelledigioia3604]

You guys r amazing! I literally threw out everything in my cupboards and fridge…binged your grocery videos…wrote down all your recommendations and restocked w Bobby approved products. Also your daughter is the cutest baby ever. Period.

[@1987cenicienta]

Bobby let's start a petition to get rid of natural flavors in our foods. ❤❤❤❤

[@rayahagen1003]

lol, you can start by not putting vanilla extract or cinnamon into your baked goods. Cut out all of YOUR extracts and flavor-additives and then make that petition.

[@mattlippencott3087]

Andrea Hagen what’s the natural flavors in M&Ms and every other candy?? Real foods list ALL the real ingredients. I’ve saw vanilla extract listed in many things, Soooo maybe do u should just keep listening to Bobby. He knows what he’s talking about 👍 F+*K Natural Flavors!!

[@rayahagen1003]

@@mattlippencott3087 Can you please define what a 'real food' is? Is it something with zero ingredients? I would label that as a whole food. Is it something with calories? Then m&m's are back and stevia is out.. What's the point in labelling every single molecule in a food? Do you know how long a label would be? And for what? You wouldn't even know what they are if they were said. Isoamyl acetate is banana flavoring, aka banana oil. Have you ever read the back of your shampoo bottle and decided that if you didn't know what every ingredient was, you weren't going to buy it? (kudos if you do). Do you know what flavorings even are and how they work? You should try researching before you demonize them. It's funny, never in this video did B. P. ever say why natural flavorings are bad.

[@AvocadoSmoothiee]

Andrea Hagen i recall him saying that they are bad because they use the base flavor and add chemicals to enhance the flavor and get us hooked on the products.... but idk how the chemicals that enhance flavor harm us. There are a lot of chemical formulas like h2o that are good for you lol I think if u can find it without the nf then go for it but we shouldn’t stress and not enjoy food if it has natural flavor when the rest of the ingredients are clean..

[@louisewaters6166]

AvacadoSmoothie. Consider this. When researchers need 100 rats to experiment with, they shoot a chemical, any chemical, into the rats. They then have 100 rats with cancer or some other disease to experiment with. CHEMICALS ARE BAD FOR YOU. They do not belong in your mouth. Very dangerous.

[@kellycastillo1007]

You are doing right thing Bobby keep it up thank you for all these info so benefit for my family thanks

[@amylphillips1]

Can you please put out a Bobby Approved list?

[@cody-flynn]

Plz

[@rayahagen1003]

By what credentials does he even stand by though?

[@amylphillips1]

Andrea Hagen Just more of a product list that doesn’t include natural flavors and which products to stay away from because of poor quality oil choices.

[@sometimesnothinghappens]

@@rayahagen1003 Just follow the opposite advice and see how that works out.

[@marinashear3818]

I know this was a couple of years ago, but I play it for anyone unfamiliar with “natural flavors.” Since this video, you’ve given us the Bobby Approved app-it’s super helpful! Thanks so much, Bobby. I hate doing research, so I appreciate that you do it for us.

[@SirEricArthurBlair]

Bobby’s on a tear! Since going keto I’ve been really surprised about what’s in our food. It’s kind of scary. One of the things I’ve learned through your channels and others is a lot of the quick convenient foods we can make ourselves. Thanks for the information and recipes!

[@xsophiet16]

Bobby & Art, please do a video on fermented foods! We want to increase our probiotic intake and want to know good options out there. My mom is lactose intolerant so she cannot have dairy yogurt

[@BobbyParrish]

we will! tell her to eat forager plain cashew yogurt

[@Zzplague]

Kefir is dairy but through the fermentation process almost all of the lactose is removed.

[@susanshadley24]

I agree. Include the fermented teas that everyone is talking about as well. Is it really worth all the hype?

[@lockergr]

There is a brand of sauerkraut at Whole Foods that is really cheap and it comes in a bag. It had good flavor. Bubbies makes a good one too.

[@misstaraallison]

Making your own fermented foods is so easy! Wayyyy cheaper to do it yourself too! Check out Donna Shwenck Cultured Foods for Life on youtube. Best channel on how to do it all yourself!

[@chelseatraughber282]

Literally EVERYTHING!! I picked up dang PICKLES and they had natural flavors. Why do pickles need natural flavors?

[@BobbyParrish]

its so dang sad!! to make you hooked , thats why ;)

[@lynnreed7342]

same for pickle relish!

[@elyahmuhammad4388]

Because it's not real food

[@MadeUpLikeADoll]

I wanted to come back and say thank you for sharing the 60-minute segment. A food Carnival of persons in place to craft flavor illusions and addictions. They were smiling when they were telling the journalist the object is to trip the brain and taste buds into repeated eating and over consumption.

[@whitrobinson]

Thank you, Bobby! Very informative. I've been wondering about the "natural flavors" in my seemingly clean food and drinks. I really appreciate you taking the time to film these videos and break things down in to easy to understand terms. Keep up the great work - I love your videos!

[@JohnathanHollingshed]

I love the "Waldo" secret code for employee. Lol Love you guys.

[@lonismith6491]

Johnathan Hollingshed Waldo cracked me up!

[@JayCookanator]

Yea I'm just wondering though why can't flav city get permission from these stores to film.

[@kfstreich4787]

@@JayCookanator a lot of times stores have a blanket policy to not allow filming probably due to some individuals using it against the store or to create propaganda against the store.

[@JayCookanator]

@@kfstreich4787 Interesting yea that makes sense. They wouldn't want people to film and be like this store is terrible don't shop here. Even if it was bullshit they could hurt the store.

[@tomishamoore2796]

Bobby check who bought the companies. Like Ben and Jerry before I love them but when Unilever bought them I left them alone. Honest Tea and Kids juice use to be awesome none of that crap in it But when Coke Bought them the crap started being put in and they left Seth Goldman the once owner on it like that would help sell I stop drinking them a long time ago. Naked Juice I remember getting my favorite blue machine and saying hey this is gross what happen? Pepsi brought them and they had a class-action lawsuit over it not being natural anymore. All these companies that were once great see who bought them and how the ingredients change, it is sad they even agree to this. Please talk about rosemary flavoring I see that on labels too. Thank you for the videos.

[@av8rbri473]

Tomisha Moore agreed... sad Dog food is similar; once the huge corporations buy out the one off ma and pa CO's... watch out; nothing but cost cutting and DOWNHILL QUALITY.

[@amybutler9886]

And there is often nothing on the label to tell you that the formerly folksy small company is now owned by a conglomerate, I wish truth in labeling laws would require that transparency.

[@rayahagen1003]

@@av8rbri473 You know, the bigger the business, the more regulated they are?

[@rayahagen1003]

Yeah and Annie's is owned by General Mills and Talenti is owned by Unilever. The bigger the corp, the more regulated and safer the food is. The more stores the food is in, the more regulated and safer the food is. Rosemary flavoring is literally just extracted oil from the rosemary plant. It is generally just used as a flavoring for meats and breads and whatnot so they don't have to use the whole rosemary plant when flavoring their meats.

[@tomishamoore2796]

I love to read about companies I like so when they switch hands I raise hell. Honest Tea use to be great but man when they change I told Seth Goldman He was a liar and ruin an awesome product for the money. Call me a troll I don't care but they are experimenting on us using all this crap in our food. Other countries band many of these dangerous additives! What is Americas excuse ( I say it with as much sarcasm as I can)

[@ChastidyDaniella]

I appreciate your videos so much! I am so happy to be learning so much about the ingredients that go into my food and I'm finally making switches over to better options :) I've wanted to make this change for a while but I didn't know what any of the bad ingredients were or what they meant... watching your videos makes it so simple

[@kat-napzzz]

I have tons of food allergies and natural flavors have been a thorn in my side for years. Thanks for bringing awareness to this!

[@PHlophe]

its one allergy i'd love to have because you can detect anythig with natural flavor

[@yaffaa813]

I'm learning so much from your videos and already made so many changes with the way I shop for my family! I wish there was an app where we can scan an item in the store and see if it's "Bobby approved”

[@reggie2xtreme37]

You made this happen lol

[@yaffaa813]

@@reggie2xtreme37 that's pretty awesome! I wonder if it really was me who inspired the idea

[@reggie2xtreme37]

@@yaffaa813 it's a little glitchy in a way but it works. Have you tried it? There's some things I see he approves on video and when I scan the product it says not approved. So in wondering of he just updated later on

[@yaffaa813]

@@reggie2xtreme37 I actually didn't know it was already out until your comment but I did hear him mention it on Instagram before the summer. I just downloaded it but haven't used it yet. I'm sure there's still work that needs to be done to perfect it but I'm glad the app was created! 😊

[@keikei2185]

Even some of the 'premium' foods have natural flavors. Avoiding this on my next trip to the grocery store. Why should I pay extra for garbage/poison?!

[@amys.8534]

Bobby, I found you recently. I am reading labels like I never did before. In the past I was afraid to read the labels because I didn’t understand them but you have given me the ability to be knowledgeable for the first time. I don’t think I could live without your reviews I hope you never stop!

[@mavirek]

Sincere rant for help: Something with "100 chemicals" doesn't sound desirable or "natural," BUT if the net effect of those chemicals is to make something addictive BY heightening its positives and inhibiting its negatives, then WHY should I be concerned, especially if I am not particularly prone to addiction? Anything "prepared," including a chef adding just the right spices and cooking techniques, can be made a do-over ("addictive"). On Keto the concern is carbs, hidden carbs, like malodextrin and cassava. Is Natural Flavoring going to interfere with ketosis? Will it cause inflamation? Cancer?!? If all NFs are not created equal, then for sure it is something to be avoided when there is an alternative, or a sense that a particular product is counterproductive; BUT is it really the deal killer when scouting out a keto-friendly alternative to a grocery stocked to the rafters with sugar and wheat? The Frustrated

[@anthonyharris2930]

Look noone is going to argue with you so go eat your chemical laded chemicals that claim they are natural but aren't. There are no positives added. Its only to enhance the taste to a unnatural level so you get addicted and buy/eat more. Then you get ill and get health complications and those medical bills start piling up

[@24bigcoop]

Flavbobby make a video on protein shakes!

[@BobbyParrish]

next month! requires a lot of homework

[@24bigcoop]

@@BobbyParrish Thanks you have great videos!

[@jeffshackelford539]

That's a good one. A lot of protein power comes from China which is kind of scary.

[@gwenlilly333]

I so appreciate Bobby and FlavCity's videos. I haven't read through the comments to see if anyone is addressing the **plastic** every freaking thing is packaged in these days which is really frustrating to someone who is really trying to eat as healthy as possible!! Yes thank God the BPA is being removed from a lot of plastic packaging but that doesn't help the other plastics that are left IN packaging still. There is growing concern about that being a problem as well. If anyone has research links for me to look at which would help quail my fears of BPA free plastics please share~~thank you so much!!!

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

We can "easily avoid them?" It's next to impossible to find any product that's pure!

[@marbledillon]

Seriously. For real. It's hard to avoid them.

[@beee___]

It's not impossible. Yes, you have to take the time to look at ingredients, and it matters where you're shopping. But it is very possible. I have been feeding my son this way for 5 years.

[@reesecup6915]

If you eat real food, not processed, it’s not hard at all.

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

@@reesecup6915, I do eat real food. It's not impossible, it's just not as easy as it is to pick up non-organic, GMO food.

[@Samuel-er6td]

Just eat sardines and pasture raised eggs with a couple cups of organic crusiforis vegetables

[@Jerriiiooo]

Youre seriously like my favorite teacher, i consistently learn alot from you each wk. Thank you appreciate you for sharing your knowledge.🙏✌💕

[@gailfreese3849]

I love watching your videos, really informative and I've learned how to reach labels more. My issue is that I live in a small town where we don't have a Whole Foods and the selection of fresh food, in general, is limited. Sometimes natural flavoring in foods can't be avoided if I want to eat, unless I want to drive 2 hours to find the healthier options.

[@carrie880]

What the heck with natural flavorings, it’s everywhere 😳

[@cherrellworld7243]

Carrie Palmiter yes it is

[@munkii2390]

Words cannot ever express my gratitude for this completely informative video! It literally broke down and explained EVERYTHING to the point where I know even my hubby and kids will understand, and it makes me more driven to stay away from natural flavors and I greatly appreciate alternatives!

[@noneofyourbusinesssir]

I absolutely love these videos. I love that you go into a store and breakdown every product and ingredient and don’t care about the brand. Will always support FlavCity because of the quality information and your care for your viewers.

[@luzmarkley4353]

Thank you Bobby!! You and the FlavCity team Rock it!! Peace, Mad LOVE!!!

[@BobbyParrish]

thanks!

[@luzmarkley4353]

FlavCity with Bobby Parrish I love you guys!! I really feel like it is a family!! Take care kiss Baby Rose! For me!!!

[@cardarmom5499]

The snacks without natural flavor have the bad oils. You can’t win. 😢

[@asadb1990]

or a much higher price tag

[@elavke5441]

Have seen that! They are suppose to be healthy. after reading ingredients pitch back on shelf extremely irritated.

[@andwall1965]

Not all !!!

[@cllmanagement5770]

Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. It’s really open our eyes and changed the way we shop for our family. Much appreciated.

[@hasna6096]

You guys are making my grocery shopping harder and harder ,and it's taking me a lot longer because of having to read all the labels ! Don't get me wrong ! I love your informative videos a lot ! It's just frustrating to me (and I am sure other people feel that way too) that the FDA, or who ever is in charge of regulation food in US isn't doing much to protect us, the way it's done in Europe !!

[@sherrieflynn252]

That's what they Bobby approved app is for Helps catch things you might miss

[@1987cenicienta]

How about a water video? Like best water to drink theres all kinds of water some carbonated some with electrolytes and high ph and more ...?????? Which is best????

[@bernimartinez2177]

Buy a water bottle and a Brita filter and fill it up. Try to stop polluting the environment with plastic.

[@pinoruffo2480]

Have tried the pur and brita and does not work for our heavily nasty water here in FL.

[@JustinAbroad]

@@bernimartinez2177 I wouldn't recommend brita It's horrible. Go buy a water canister that boils water. Add some sodium bicarbonate to raise the pH and call it a day

[@Jameson77777]

Pino Ruffo get a Berkey filter.

[@ml9760]

Find a local spring water and buy one or five gallon glass bottles to refill, it tastes so fresh - you’ll never drink out of a plastic container again.

[@MarcAnthonyWellness]

Idea! You should have your "Bobby Stamp of Approval" physically on products that meet your health standards. That way when we are buying products we don't get fooled by all these bad ingredients. Just saying.

[@BobbyParrish]

My friend just told me the same thing..kinda like the whole30 stamp..As the FlavCity movement keeps growing, this will happen! thanks

[@minimalmillionairemom]

FlavCity with Bobby Parrish - let us know what we can do to help.

[@grgumgee1]

This would make shopping so much easier

[@Kimber6337]

A list of Bobby approved items would be so amazing. I’m looking at my grocery list wondering what I. The world we can get now.

[@lynnreed7342]

@@Kimber6337 I am now looking at my pantry and wondering the same thing....I will have to toss most of what's on my shelves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@blondiekw1494]

Bobby thank you so much for what you do. I have been watching you and Art's video's for awhile now. I know you do alot of repeating yourself but it's very necessary. So THANK YOU for that it really does help. Keep doing what your doing. I share your videos with my friends and family and we appreciate you guys.

[@Skicub7788]

Wth!? “Natural flavors” can affect your behavior like a drug but they don’t want you to know what they actually are or how they’re sourced. Truly insidious! Thank you for shining some light on this Bobby!

[@robertweber3140]

Thanks for the informative video. Natural flavorings are finally explained, so thank you. Nothing like mind control. I appreciate your explanation on the ingrediants and alternatives.

[@BobbyParrish]

thanks much, I thought you guys had to know this!

[@audreynicoletti7329]

Im glad you understand. Now can you explain it to me. ?

[@stefanyzambrano7325]

Hey Bobby please do a video on improving the gut health please! I have ulcerative colitis and can’t have any dairy. I really really looooveeee your informative videos!!!!♥️ Thank you for making them for us! Have an AWESOME DAY!!💕☺️

[@BobbyParrish]

yes!! I wanna start making videos about stuff like that and special needs diets.

[@vickirichards2765]

Hi Bobby, Thank you for exposing what natural flavors means in processed foods. But in organic foods- natural flavors are not the same as in processed foods. They are organic and natural. These flavors must meet strict guidelines for organic. Alot of companies use this as a way to hide their formulas from other companies. I have worked in the health food industry for over 10 years and worked for companies that use natural flavors and know the stringent testing these organic companies have to go through to get the organic certification. You can even call these companies and they will verify their methods. Hope this helps your mission to educate about natural flavors.

[@hopeking3588]

I called milos diet sweet tea and asked them how many tea spoons of sucalose is in a cup and they told me that they could not give out the information. We need to make laws will they have to list the content of everything including the diet sugar.

[@shoptexas4406]

We need to get the word out to more people. If we don't buy the 'natural flavor' and other crap ingredients these huge companies will have to change their ways. The 60 Minute's video made me so 😡. I buy groceries online for curbside pickup, it's a great way to easily see ingredients. It's time-consuming and infuriating too. Thanks to you and Art for all the hard work and keeping us healthy. 👍

[@bmc9775]

I know making these videos are not easy because you make them seamless. Thank you both for the hard work.

[@HFVidShotz]

Thanks guys! At the end Art always looks like he's hovering smoothly across the floor.😄

[@GamerInCombat]

Me: Everyone: Art: Bobby: IT HAS NATURAL FLAVORS. NATURAL FLAVORS ARE ANYTHING BUT NATURAL...

[@jujubunnybea]

AWESOME... Thanks so much for this information... mad ❤&☮... 😊 Can you do a video on pre-made bottled dry spices, and which ones are OK to use... Thank You 😘

[@nanaslife7911]

Thank you for sharing! Saves me the time of reading labels in the store,..have a blessed day!

[@rosesprinklezz1752]

Absolutely love your videos! Super informative! On another note, I love the “Waldo” code.. lol

[@karenmoore6990]

Thank you ... been waiting on this video.. I love your videos learn a lot..

[@BobbyParrish]

thanks!!

[@jm11740]

BOBBY, BOBBY, BOBBY So glad i stumbled on a video of yours last month......... HOOKED ON YOUR CHANNEL NOW You jump stared me to eating 80% healthier . Your videos are EXCELLENT & and FULL of GREAT FACTS. WE ALL need to protest this NATURAL FLAVORS SCAM!!! A MILLION THANKS TO YOU!!!

[@greatboniwanker]

Thank you so much for doing this. We need this information so badly. Shared!!

[@BrendaLopez-px5kw]

I live in Chicago. If I run into Art and Bobby while grocery shopping, I would totally ask for help to knock out my grocery list!

[@BobbyParrish]

and you can help with waldo security ;)

[@tinaluke2454]

Can you do a video with natural flavor-free products from trader joe's? I shop there frequently and would find that super helpful.

[@vinced8789]

Just read the damn labels... It's not rocket science. Lol

[@knowledgeseeker4116]

If the person or individuals who came up with natural flavors are still around, I would love to meet them personally to have a NATURAL conversation with them............

[@PreciseIVpedals]

Thank you so much for the info! Been watching you for a few years now! You are my go to guy when it comes to eating clean but also for making food as delicious as possible in the cleanest healthiest way! Thanks bro!

[@coloradotrish7297]

Best video you've done! Great info on nat flavors. Also really like the grouping of same type of items then looking at the best!

[@jdyer0522]

These videos are so eye opening, helpful, and have made me a more informed shopper. Shame on all the companies just trying to make a buck off of poisoning the general public. Thanks for all your hard work and dodging all the “Waldo’s” 🤣😘

[@SeattleTgrind]

Any recommendations for vanilla extract? Thanks for teaching me how to grocery shop!!

[@chandratyler9567]

Thank you Bobby! Because of you I have learned so much about natural flavors. Now I read all labels and promptly put back anything with “natural flavors” on the label. 💗

[@vickiejerane1250]

I love love 💕 your channel! Could you please do a video on the healthiest alternatives to butter? I’ve seen so many choices, but I know you will recommend the best!

[@ellatoler4046]

Rofl! I about spit my coffee across the room when you said, "Natural flavorings, guess what. They're not!" That's the trick with processed foods, if it was natural to start with it would have all the flavor it needed. Great video, thanks.

[@BobbyParrish]

yup!!! i wish i saw that coffee spit, ha!

[@TheoJay615]

FlavCity vs Store Employees is my favorite drama!

[@Papichoochoo1969]

Kayenng Thao WALDO

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

We pulled the sparkling water and “natural” zevia soda out of our sons diet who has neurological autoimmune disorder PANDAS. It was a wonderful improvement during our mold exposure detox period. We had attributed certain things to mold exposure that were probably glutamate toxicity from “natural flavors”. Many people don’t realize that msg can be a natural flavor and glutamates can aggravate neurological disorders, depression, and autoimmune disorders. We had eaten GAPS and keto to heal and recover but were at a stall until removing natural flavors and oxalates in addition to healthy diet. Natural flavors are not really natural. It’s like saying fuel or plastic made from corn is natural 🤷🏼‍♀️. I’m so glad to see someone addressing these issues. I’ve been talking about this for several years, but often got a blank stare and people thought I was overzealous. Our son is healing and has gone from barely walking to growing and thriving, so I know this works. Now to heal my thyroid.

[@thermalexergy]

All awesome videos; thank you!! I would love to see a video on canned tuna and pancake mix, please. Keep up the stellar work, Bobby!

[@carpenterfamily6198]

Fat, sick and nearly dead - check Seriously though, Bobby & Art - thank you both for helping us to be healthier.

[@nvc9060]

Bobby, your videos are seriously the best nutrition class for our homeschool! Our oldest could literally go grocery shopping alone and pick Bobby approved items. We have always taught our kiddos this way but your videos are a great way to reinforce the way we eat with our kids. Thanks to you, Dessi, Rose, and Art for all you do!!!

[@BobbyParrish]

love to hear that!

[@joshblunt9848]

Your pretty correct on the "natural" flavor term and meaning. I can't disclose how but I know quite a bit about "natural flavors and fragrances". Let's agree that the end result is not natural in the slightest way and not only that but the fda will state that "x" amount of any certain foodgrade chemical is safe for consumption. The problem comes when any individual exceeds the tested approved amount. The other items you chose that have ingredients that have powders are not healthy either. Most of which are spray dried extracts with added chemicals. You also have to understand that in each process there are usually added or needed chemicals to perform an (extract) like propylene glycol or alcohol. Spray drying a liquid flavor that was homogenized first into a powder undergoes several processes to get in that bag of chips. It's not accurate to say that it is a safe or healthy alternative to natural flavored foods. Most of the chemicals in our foods not listed or hidden by natural flavors and powders are carcinogenic when consuming ina manner not intended like inhaling a flavor or fragrance when it was made, tested and intended for oral consumption. There is a lot that the public is not informed of.

[@GenX.Bigfoot]

I like how you help the customers in the store...that's cool! Great videos, subscribed!

[@LoveTaylorLynn]

I am obsessed with your videos 👍🏻 keep them coming

[@jamie5mauser]

They'll never disclose what they use either!

[@BobbyParrish]

of course not, bc its PROPRIETARY!

[@audreynicoletti7329]

If they did you wouldn't drink or eat their products!

[@lynnelliott9038]

I LOVE that you are local to Chicago AND I love that you have provided alternatives for each product with nasty natural flavoring, etc. THANK YOU!

[@breannin8228]

I have learned SO MUCH from you 🙌🙌 Keep it up!! Thank you!

[@chrisbrennan2208]

Such great information and so sad how we get taken by false advertising.

[@kaiileyx0]

OMG I have been anticipating the release of this video for what feels like eternity! The hype was well worth the wait! 😊 Thanks to you all for dodging employees and educating consumers!

[@lorimast]

I love that you help random people as you're doing this. This is really helping me a lot!

[@dawnforlife]

WOW just came across this video! GReat job! I love it and inspires me to continue educating others! I never knew so many have no clue about these things until recently!

[@lin2thez341]

The easy answer is stop buying packaged junk. Make it yourself and take control!

[@barbpatrick765]

Love your info, however my food budget explodes with your suggestions.

[@johnnylowry3554]

Barb Patrick health is wealth

[@abbeyjane1306]

You can't afford to eat cheap food.

[@laurenbennett7674]

@@abbeyjane1306 some people literally can’t afford to buy food this way - everything organic and highest quality. Please check yourself before commenting something like that

[@kristinvolkfunk1009]

Thank you for explaining this, Bobby! Great video!

[@9elitemarketingservicesllc575]

Great video!! Just went through my fridge, so sad to get rid of my favorite Almond Milk! 😓 PLEASE do a video on the hidden metals and contaminants in spices as well!! I just went through my pantry and you won’t believe how many dried spices contain “natural flavors” and “maltodextrin”!! 😫 Mrs.Dash doesn’t contain salt, but one of the flavors has “natural flavors” in it! Another BIG shocker for me was my bottle of Sriracha! It has “California’s Prop 65 List” statement printed on the back!! Which is mandatory for any products manufactured in CA containing cancer causing ingredients!! All the hype around sriracha and it’s being added to sooo many sauces at so many eateries!! Yet it can cause cancer! I’m shocked! 😱

[@thomassanfrancisco5850]

I'm feeling a lot better since I avoid natural flavorings and especially dextrose and dextrins which wreaks havoc on my skin. Thanks for your great videos.

[@catw5294]

Thx for the education, Bobby!!! Know this took a ton of time to research. Much love and respect!!

[@sharonsharing3313]

I feel so lucky to find your channel. It may take a couple days to watch all your videos. They are very helpful! You couple are great! I am also in the windy city I will share your videos with my Chinese friends. You deserve millions followers!

[@gypsyrider237]

Love your video's guys..thank you ❤️...could you please do one on pickles & how bad Pringles are for us?

[@DSI090]

Your doing Gods work Bobby. Appreciate all the knowledge this channel brings.

[@maggieb4416]

Hey Flavfamily, Sunday funday!🙌🏼 Yes the words “natural flavors” makes Bobby cringe! ❤️ 🎥

[@BobbyParrish]

yes they do!!

[@davidwesley2525]

@@BobbyParrish so " Natural Flavors " are chemicals that get a person's taste buds aroused.😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@michelewhittington241]

I learn at least one new nugget of info when I watch your videos. I believe each of us can contribute to better food choices through higher awareness. Taking an inspired action step to write companies is one way I can create that positive change. I just received an email from Trapper's Creek who makes smoked fish & salmon. They updated me in that they no longer are using corn syrup solids & that their natural flavoring is also not a chemical, but rather a proprietary ingredient that they use to set their product apart from others.

[@anthonyharris2930]

They are being deceptive. If they aren't willing to disclose it then how exactly will you know what you are eating?

[@TheBalancedMom]

Yes to hagaan daz, siggis, etc...Soo many good products that you mentioned! Its so time consuming always reading the ingredients but we are almost there with everything replaced in our home! There's still a few more things I'm looking for that we still need to replace-- almost there! For kids snacks, sticking to fruit has made it easier because theres soo much junk in so many things. We still have them at times but our goal is progress not perfection. Thanks for sharing all this-- wish everyone would be this informed!

[@lalita2688]

I wish I new about FlavCity mission and movement before I started taking my Nutrition class as a prerequisite for Nursing school. I would have truly enjoyed that class and struggled less if I knew this. 😞🤓💪🏽

[@itsme6591]

Oh my goodness my boyfriend is going to love this video. After seeing your videos he always looks for natural flavor on the ingredient list. Then we can’t get it. Lol. Thanks for all good work Bobby

[@JerodBolohan]

Awesome great job you guys. Thanks for all the information it’s just fantastic learning something new things from you every time. Thanks

[@_______554]

Thank you for posting such informative videos you make my shopping so much easier now!!