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Citrus Hystrix Peel Oil

Low concern

Kaffir lime peel oil is derived from a culinary citrus and used in trace amounts as a natural flavor; generally recognized as safe at flavoring-use levels.

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What it is

Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) peel essential oil; cold-pressed/distilled oil from the rind.

Natural flavoring/fragrance derived from a culinary citrus fruit.

Why it's flagged

Citrus essential oils contain furocoumarins and limonene that may be irritants/photosensitizers in concentrated form

What regulators actually say

"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates) — Lime is listed among generally recognized as safe (GRAS) natural flavors under 21 CFR 182.20."

21 CFR 182.20 – Essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives that are generally recognized as safe — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Natural flavor; citrus peel oils generally recognized as safe at flavor-use levels

European Union — EFSA

Used as natural flavoring (FL list)

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