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Benzaldehyde
Benzaldehyde
Low concern
Benzaldehyde is GRAS as a synthetic flavoring under 21 CFR 182.60 (FEMA No. 2127).
Found in
24 products
What it is
Aromatic aldehyde C6H5CHO; the simplest aromatic aldehyde, with characteristic almond-like odor.
Synthetic flavoring (almond, cherry, marzipan); also occurs naturally in bitter almonds and stone-fruit pits.
Why it's flagged
- Irritant at high concentrations (occupational)
- Industrial-grade may contain impurities
What regulators actually say
"21 CFR 182.60 — Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants. Benzaldehyde listed as GRAS for use as a flavoring substance."
"BENZALDEHYDE — FEMA Number 2127. FEMA GRAS flavoring ingredient."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS synthetic flavoring under 21 CFR 182.60.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted flavoring under Reg. 1334/2008 (FL no. 05.006).
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