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Allergic to Artificial Flavoring?

For the sake of this post, I'm going to ask about "cherry flavoring", but I'm curious in general about allergies to Artificial Flavoring.   Artificial Cherry Flavoring and actual cherries have the same chemical composition.  One occurs naturally (a cherry), the other is produced in a lab by the men and women in white coats.  So, artificial cherries and natural cherries should, essentially, be the same thing, right?  Do I understand this correctly?

Is it possible to be allergic to artifical cherry flavoring but not be allergic to cherries?  (or grapes, bananas, oranges, and their respective artificial flavoring)  And does anyone have any scientific references to back up or deny?  I can't seem to find anything via search engines, and as much as I appreciate the Layman's advice and input, I'd really like to see some sort of solid evidence from a professional in the field. . .  Thank you for your help!
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I am experiencing the same thing. I am convinced i am allergic to natural or artificial flavos found in sodas such as wild cherry pepsi and Seagram's cherry gingerale.  Vomiting within minutes of drinking.  Could be a coincidence, I'm not allergic to any foods that i know of.  Please keep me posted on this.  Thanks and good luck
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Same. After an experiment to conclude my suspicions, I am now sure that I am allergic to artificial Cherry flavoring. It all started when I was a little kid maybe around 7 when I had Cherry chapstick and then got a pretty severe sore throat the next day. I then purposely ate some maraschino cherries and woke up with a mild sore throat.
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I think I have a mild reaction to artificial green apple flavoring. My throat gets very itchy and tight, but it doesn't affect my ability to breathe. Nothing serious, but its uncomfortable enough to avoid eating it. For the longest time I thought I was nuts, but I guess not! Lol
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Knowledge is power when it comes to foods that don't agree with us.  It is surprising all of the different things we can be allergic to.  Knowing what we just don't tolerate food wise helps rather than uncomfortable surprises!
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