Aniseed Oil
Also known as: anise oil
Aniseed oil is a natural flavoring substance recognized as safe by the FDA. Its primary constituent, trans-anethole, has an established acceptable daily intake.
What it is
Essential oil distilled from the seeds of Pimpinella anisum, primarily composed of trans-anethole.
Natural flavoring agent providing licorice/anise flavor.
Why it's flagged
- potential allergic skin reactions in sensitive individuals
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates)... Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) - generally recognized as safe."
"trans-Anethole was evaluated by EFSA and an ADI of 2 mg/kg bw was established."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as natural flavor (21 CFR 182.20); anise listed among essential oils generally recognized as safe.
European Union — EFSA
EFSA evaluated trans-anethole in flavorings; permitted under EU Flavoring Regulation 1334/2008.
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