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Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil
Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil
Low concern
Olibanum (frankincense) oil is FEMA GRAS at typical flavor-use levels. Concentrated essential oil should not be ingested neat.
Found in
5 products
What it is
Frankincense essential oil from Boswellia carterii resin.
Primarily a fragrance/aromatherapy material; FEMA GRAS olibanum (frankincense) oil is listed for flavoring at trace levels.
Why it's flagged
- essential-oil concentration; not for direct ingestion
What regulators actually say
"Olibanum is listed among natural substances permitted for use in food for flavoring under 21 CFR 172.510."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Olibanum (frankincense) listed in 21 CFR 172.510 / 182.20 family for flavoring
European Union — EFSA
Authorized flavoring
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