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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.

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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

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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