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Basil
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Basil is a whole-food herb, FDA GRAS as a spice/seasoning. No safety concerns at culinary use levels.
Found in
11,951 products
What it is
Aromatic herb of the species Ocimum basilicum, used fresh or dried.
Flavoring; culinary herb.
Why it's flagged
- Estragole, a constituent in some basil varieties, is a possible carcinogen at very high doses (not at culinary levels)
What regulators actually say
"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use... Basil, Ocimum basilicum L."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as spice/seasoning under 21 CFR 182.10
European Union — EFSA
Permitted herb
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