Blood Orange Essential Oil
Citrus essential oils are permitted flavorings (FDA GRAS for orange oil under 21 CFR 182.20; EFSA flavoring evaluations) at typical food use levels. Concentrated essential oils can cause skin photosensitization and GI irritation if ingested neat at non-flavoring doses, but at standard culinary/flavoring use levels the concern profile is low.
What it is
Cold-pressed essential oil from the peel of blood oranges (Citrus sinensis var.).
Flavoring; aromatic ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- skin photosensitization at high topical doses
- concentrated ingestion not typical food use
What regulators actually say
"21 CFR 182.20 lists essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates) of citrus among substances GRAS for use in food."
"EFSA Flavouring Group Evaluations have addressed citrus-derived flavorings at typical food use levels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Orange essential oils GRAS (21 CFR 182.20).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted flavoring under EU flavoring regulations.
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