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Aniseed Aroma
Aniseed Aroma
Low concern
Anise/anethole flavorings are generally recognized as safe for use in food at typical levels. EFSA has reviewed anethole and trans-anethole-related flavorings; trans-anethole has an established ADI.
Found in
31 products
What it is
Aniseed aroma is a flavoring derived from or imitating Pimpinella anisum, with anethole as principal component.
Flavoring agent.
Why it's flagged
- High intakes of estragole-containing oils have been examined for genotoxicity
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins... and natural extractives... that are generally recognized as safe... include anise."
"An ADI of 2 mg/kg bw per day was established for trans-anethole."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Anise oil and anethole are GRAS as flavoring (21 CFR 182.20, 172.515)
European Union — EFSA
EFSA has reviewed anethole-containing flavorings; ADI for trans-anethole 2 mg/kg bw
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