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Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
Low concern
Native Australian botanical with high citral content. Generally safe at culinary use levels; high-dose citral has shown reproductive effects in animal studies but typical use levels are far below concern.
Found in
13 products
What it is
Extract from lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) leaves; high in citral.
Natural flavoring; cosmetic fragrance.
Why it's flagged
- High citral content; potential skin sensitizer at high concentrations
What regulators actually say
"21 CFR 172.515 lists synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants permitted for use in food, including citral, the principal flavor compound of lemon myrtle."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Used in foods/teas; citral is FEMA GRAS.
European Union — EFSA
Citral authorized as flavoring under Regulation 1334/2008.
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