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Natural Flavor: Quinine from Cinchona Bark
Alkaloid compound derived from the bark of the Cinchona tree, used as a bitter flavoring agent primarily in tonic beverages.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated May 27, 2026
Health score+1.0
-5Good5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Bitter taste may cause ingestion aversion; potential for hypersensitivity reactions and rare toxicity at high doses
Benefits
Provides characteristic bitter flavor in beverages, used to mask other flavors
References
Waters containing Natural Flavor: Quinine from Cinchona Bark
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