“SYNTHETIC” FOOD INGREDIENTS: DEBUNKING THE MYTHS WITH FACTS
The production of food ingredients, irrespective of their manufacturing procedure or their source of raw materials, are assessed using the proper methodologies in place to ensure they are safe, bearing minimal environmental impact, and that their health claims are justified. Their labelling should therefore rather reflect these elements, irrespective of whether they are considered natural or synthetic.
This paper developed by EU Specialty Food Ingredients debunks some myths on synthetic food ingredients with facts.