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Citrus Tangerina Peel

Low concern

Tangerine peel is a recognized spice/flavor ingredient; tangerine and its essential oils are listed as GRAS natural flavors under 21 CFR 182.20. Citrus peels may contain high concentrations of d-limonene and pesticide residues if not organic.

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What it is

Citrus tangerina peel is the dried peel of tangerine, used as a flavoring spice (chen pi in Chinese cuisine).

Spice/flavoring; used in cooking, traditional medicine, and baking.

Why it's flagged

potential pesticide residues on conventional peel
rare citrus allergy

What regulators actually say

"Essential oils, oleoresins... that are generally recognized as safe... Tangerine (Citrus reticulata Blanco)."

21 CFR 182.20 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Tangerine and its oil are GRAS natural flavor under 21 CFR 182.20.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted flavoring under EU Regulation 1334/2008.

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