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Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Low concern
Bitter orange peel oil is a recognized flavoring with long history of food use. It contains furocoumarins (e.g., bergapten) which can cause photosensitivity in topical use.
Found in
6 products
What it is
Essential oil cold-pressed from the peel of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium amara).
Flavoring (citrus aroma); fragrance ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- photosensitivity from furocoumarins (topical)
- limonene allergen labeling required in EU cosmetics
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins ... including orange (Citrus aurantium) ... are GRAS for use as flavorings."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as flavoring (21 CFR 182.20).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized natural flavoring.
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