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Citrus Tangerina Extract
Citrus Tangerina Extract
Low concern
Tangerine extracts derive from a common edible fruit and are considered safe at culinary use levels. Citrus peel oils may contain phototoxic furocoumarins at high concentrations.
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What it is
Extract of Citrus tangerina (tangerine) fruit, peel, or whole fruit, containing flavonoids, essential oils, and vitamin C.
Flavoring agent and source of citrus aroma compounds; used in beverages, confectionery, and cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
- photosensitivity from peel-derived furocoumarins (cosmetic application)
- citrus allergy
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates) of tangerine are GRAS."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Citrus fruit and natural extracts considered GRAS; flavor use under 21 CFR 182.20.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as natural flavoring under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008.
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