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Betula Alba Juice
Betula Alba Juice
Low concern
Birch sap contains small amounts of amino acids, vitamin C and B-group vitamins, and polyphenol antioxidants. It is consumed traditionally in northern Europe.
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What it is
Sap of the white birch tree (Betula alba / Betula pendula), a watery liquid tapped in spring.
Beverage ingredient (birch water); cosmetic humectant.
Why it's flagged
- birch pollen cross-reactivity in allergic individuals
- manganese content with very high intake
What regulators actually say
"Birch water provides small amounts of amino acids and large amounts of polyphenol antioxidants, which help fight oxidative stress."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as a food/beverage; cosmetic ingredient
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as traditional food/beverage; cosmetic ingredient
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