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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.

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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

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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