Understand the Symptoms of Food Allergy

• Itching or tingling in the mouth: An itchy mouth or tingling sensation on your tongue and lips may be an indication of an allergic reaction.
• Hives: If you break out in hives, a red, itchy rash, after consuming a product with artificial flavorings, you could be allergic.
• Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, throat, or other parts of the body: Swelling can be another sign of an allergic reaction to artificial flavorings.
• Difficulty breathing: If you experience respiratory issues after intake of artificial flavorings, like wheezing or nasal congestion, this might be a sign of an allergy.
• Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting: These may all indicate a severe allergic reaction.

Perform an Elimination Diet

• Monitor Symptoms: Keep a food diary and note if symptoms occur after eating specific foods that contain artificial flavorings.
• Eliminate Suspected Foods: Cut out food with artificial flavorings from your diet and observe if symptoms improve.
• Reintroduce Foods: Gradually add these foods back into your diet and observe if symptoms return. If they do, it's likely you may have an allergy to artificial flavorings.

Consult a Medical Professional

• Skin prick test: A doctor may perform a skin prick test to determine if you're allergic to specific substances.
• Blood Test: A sample of your blood may be sent to a lab to look for antibodies to particular allergens.

Note: It's important to understand that only a medical professional can diagnose an allergy. If you suspect you may have an allergy to artificial flavorings, please consult a healthcare provider.