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Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Low concern

Baobab seed oil is a traditional edible oil; baobab fruit pulp received EU novel-food authorization (2008) and U.S. FDA GRAS notification (GRN 273).

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What it is

Baobab seed oil, pressed from the seeds of the African baobab tree (Adansonia digitata).

Edible oil and cosmetic emollient; used in West African cuisine.

What regulators actually say

"FDA had no questions regarding the conclusion of the notifier that baobab dried fruit pulp is GRAS under the intended conditions of use (GRN 273)."

FDA — GRAS Notice 273 (Baobab Dried Fruit Pulp) — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Baobab fruit pulp received FDA GRAS notice (GRN 273); baobab oil sold as food/cosmetic ingredient.

European Union — EFSA

Baobab fruit pulp authorized as Novel Food in EU (Decision 2008/575/EC).

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