### Question
Can you define what artificial flavor* or *artificial flavoring means?


### Answer
**Artificial flavor* or *artificial flavoring** is defined as the following in *21 CFR § 101.12*:

> any substance, the function of which is to impart flavor, which is not derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof. 

#### Citation:
  - *21 CFR § 101.12*
