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Anisaldehyde

Low concern

Anisaldehyde is on FDA's flavoring substances list (21 CFR 172.515) and JECFA-evaluated; generally regarded as safe at flavoring-use levels.

Found in

4 products

What it is

Anisaldehyde (4-methoxybenzaldehyde) is a naturally-occurring aromatic aldehyde found in anise/fennel; also produced synthetically.

Flavor and fragrance ingredient (sweet, hawthorn/anise-like).

Why it's flagged

Concentrated form is a skin/eye irritant in industrial settings

What regulators actually say

"Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants — p-Anisaldehyde (4-methoxybenzaldehyde) is listed in 21 CFR 172.515 as a synthetic flavoring substance generally recognized as safe for use in food."

21 CFR 172.515 – Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

21 CFR 172.515 — synthetic flavoring substance permitted in food

European Union — EFSA

Authorized flavoring (FL-No. 05.009)

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