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Chive Seasoning

Low concern

Chives are listed as GRAS at 21 CFR 182.10 as a natural seasoning. The 'seasoning' form may include added salt; the only meaningful concern is sodium content if salt is added.

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What it is

Dried, chopped chives (Allium schoenoprasum) often blended with salt and other herbs as a seasoning.

Flavoring/garnish; provides mild onion-like flavor.

Why it's flagged

Variable sodium if salt-blended

What regulators actually say

"Chives: Allium schoenoprasum L. ... generally recognized as safe for their intended use."

21 CFR 182.10 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Chives GRAS as natural seasoning under 21 CFR 182.10.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as culinary herb.

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