How are artificial flavors made? Grape flavoring for example…It’s delicious. But what is it?
In: Chemistry
Artificial grape flavor is commonly methyl anthranilate which can be [synthesized](https://youtu.be/zFZ5jQ0yuNA) from phthalate ester. The grapes are able to produce this flavor naturally however it is easier to produce in large quantities using chemistry. When it is synthesized rather than extracted from grapes it is artificial flavoring.
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