Beware "natural flavors"

CharlieBarleyMom

I just found out yesterday, probably late to the game again, that the US Government (FDA) approves the use of gland secretions from the male and female beaver... anal glands (I think)... as "natural" additives to aid in the making of Raspberry and Vanilla flavors...

EWWWW. Ick.

Not to mention that is not fair to vegetarians and vegans who do not want any part of an animal in their food.... how is this allowed to be placed on a label as "natural flavors".

Check it out and read your labels!

Thomasm198

I just found out yesterday, probably late to the game again, that the US Government (FDA) approves the use of gland secretions from the male and female beaver... anal glands (I think)... as "natural" additives to aid in the making of Raspberry and Vanilla flavors...

EWWWW. Ick.

Not to mention that is not fair to vegetarians and vegans who do not want any part of an animal in their food.... how is this allowed to be placed on a label as "natural flavors".

Check it out and read your labels!

Because it is natural, it's not made from chemicals in a laboratory.

AtticusFinch

Wow - Beavers have Raspberry Ripple flavoured arses. Who knew?

I wonder who first discovered that, and how many other animal butt holes they worked their way through before discovering the delights of the North American Beaver.

Jorra

How is this not natural? It's from a beaver. They live in nature.

Milk comes from a cow's tits. Does that make it gross too?

Thomasm198

Wow - Beavers have Raspberry Ripple flavoured arses. Who knew?

I wonder who first discovered that, and how many other animal butt holes they worked their way through before discovering the delights of the North American Beaver.

Did you never try eating a piece of beaver before?

california_peach

You should lobby congress to add the words: "Product May Contain Beaver Butt" or "Product made in factory near Beaver Butt" to any and all applicable labels, like they did with wheat and diary products.

Contrarian

Wow - Beavers have Raspberry Ripple flavoured arses. Who knew?

I wonder who first discovered that, and how many other animal butt holes they worked their way through before discovering the delights of the North American Beaver.

"Does this smell like raspberries to you?"

JennieAL

Wow - Beavers have Raspberry Ripple flavoured arses. Who knew?

I wonder who first discovered that, and how many other animal butt holes they worked their way through before discovering the delights of the North American Beaver.

:laugh:

gamehen2

Wow! No wonder they're endangered. Quick! Somebody see what yummy flavors Bald Eagle glands produce!

MrsCon40

Wow - Beavers have Raspberry Ripple flavoured arses. Who knew?

I wonder who first discovered that, and how many other animal butt holes they worked their way through before discovering the delights of the North American Beaver.

it was the trappers. it was always the trappers.

AtticusFinch

Did you never try eating a piece of beaver before?

Well clearly not the American variety or I'd have known they were Raspberry flavoured

Contrarian

Don't ask me how I know this, but bear anal glands taste like bananas.

Thomasm198

Don't ask me how I know this, but bear anal glands taste like bananas.

Wolf anal glands taste like apples.

Contrarian

Don't ask me how I know this, but bear anal glands taste like bananas.

Wolf anal glands taste like apples.

Squirrel anal glands? Cabbage. No one uses those.

Alliwan

I just found out yesterday, probably late to the game again, that the US Government (FDA) approves the use of gland secretions from the male and female beaver... anal glands (I think)... as "natural" additives to aid in the making of Raspberry and Vanilla flavors...

EWWWW. Ick.

Not to mention that is not fair to vegetarians and vegans who do not want any part of an animal in their food.... how is this allowed to be placed on a label as "natural flavors".

Check it out and read your labels!

LOL someone was watching Dr. Oz!

lickmybaconcakes

Don't ask me how I know this, but bear anal glands taste like bananas.

Anal glands contain Isoamyl acetate and a little Ethyl butyrate?

wow you learn something new everyday :laugh:

ScatteredThoughts

I have some doubts about whether the secretions (castoreum) are actually used in food products, but they are used in many perfumes.

prism6

I hope no beavers were injured during the expressing of glands....

Contrarian

Don't ask me how I know this, but bear anal glands taste like bananas.

Anal glands contain Isoamyl acetate and a little Ethyl butyrate?

wow you learn something new everyday :laugh:

Hey! Buzzkill! Don't bring your science indoors and spoil people's fun, okay? Sheesh,

sun33082

I want to know who thought "hmm I wonder what beaver secretions taste like?" or "I think beaver secretions would make a great food additive".

TDGee

I hope no beavers were injured during the expressing of glands....

They have to be consenting adult beavers and sign a waiver.

sun33082

I have some doubts about whether the secretions (castoreum) are actually used in food products, but they are used in many perfumes.

Google it. I just did. It's an approved food additive.

MrsCon40

Don't ask me how I know this, but bear anal glands taste like bananas.

Anal glands contain Isoamyl acetate and a little Ethyl butyrate?

wow you learn something new everyday :laugh:

Hey! Buzzkill! Don't bring your science indoors and spoil people's fun, okay? Sheesh,

he's pretty. let him play inside.

katemme

I've known about this and that the beetle shell stuff for dye for a while. I'll take my chances. I still think the pink slime is more disgusting. That I will not eat.

california_peach

I hope no beavers were injured during the expressing of glands....

They have to be consenting adult beavers and sign a waiver.

It also helps if the beaver relaxes.

Contrarian

Don't ask me how I know this, but bear anal glands taste like bananas.

Anal glands contain Isoamyl acetate and a little Ethyl butyrate?

wow you learn something new everyday :laugh:

Hey! Buzzkill! Don't bring your science indoors and spoil people's fun, okay? Sheesh,

he's pretty. let him play inside.

FINE.

rudegyal_b

If human anal glands secreted raspberry flavour, I think there would be a LOT more tossed salads in the world.

LOL

gamehen2

Approved doesn't necessary mean used extensively. It may be safe, but I doubt it's cheap. Then there's an abundance of other sources, like actual raspberries and vanilla.

odusgolp

this whole thread turns me on....

jetscreaminagain

Don't ask me how I know this, but bear anal glands taste like bananas.

:sighs: Canadians.

McKayMachina

You should lobby congress to add the words: "Product May Contain Beaver Butt" or "Product made in factory near Beaver Butt" to any and all applicable labels, like they did with wheat and diary products.

:laugh:


That was a good laugh. Thank you.