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Natural Flavourings including Quinine
Natural flavourings are chemically extracted compounds derived from plant or animal sources, labeled as 'natural' but often highly processed and non-specific. Quinine is a bitter alkaloid extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree, commonly used as a flavoring in tonic water and classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for limited use in beverages.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Jun 23, 2025
Health score-2.0
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Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Lack of transparency, may contain undisclosed solvents or carriers, possible allergenic compounds, excessive quinine intake may cause cinchonism (nausea, tinnitus, visual disturbances), not suitable for pregnancy in high doses
Benefits
None
Waters containing Natural Flavourings including Quinine
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