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Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract
Low concern
Citron (Citrus medica) is GRAS as a natural flavoring under 21 CFR 182.20. Standard culinary citrus extract; no specific safety concerns at flavoring levels.
Found in
9 products
What it is
Extract from citron (Citrus medica) fruit.
Natural flavoring/cosmetic extract.
Why it's flagged
- acidity
- rare citrus allergy
- psoralens potentially photosensitizing in topical use
What regulators actually say
"Citrus species including Citrus medica … natural extractives are generally recognized as safe for use in food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Citrus fruits and extracts GRAS as natural flavoring (21 CFR 182.20)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised as food/flavouring
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