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Angelica Archangelica Root Water

Low concern

Angelica root is a long-established flavoring agent; root extracts can contain furanocoumarins that may cause photosensitivity. EU and US permit angelica as a flavor at typical use levels.

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2 products

What it is

Aqueous distillate from roots of Angelica archangelica (garden angelica).

Angelica root is used as a flavoring in some foods/liqueurs; the cosmetic 'root water' is primarily cosmetic.

Why it's flagged

Furanocoumarins (psoralens) may cause photosensitivity

What regulators actually say

"Natural flavoring substances and natural substances used in conjunction with flavors...Angelica (Angelica spp.)."

21 CFR 172.510 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Angelica species listed as natural flavoring substance (21 CFR 172.510)

European Union — EFSA

Approved as flavoring; furanocoumarin levels monitored

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