Food additives can help mimic natural flavors and are often simply labeled as "artificial flavors" on labels. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP The Salt FDA Bans Use of 7 Synthetic Food Additives After Environmental Groups Sue October 6, 2018 • The Food and Drug Administration is banning the use of several synthetic flavoring compounds used to infuse flavors such as mint and cinnamon in foods. Environmental groups sued, citing cancer risks.
