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Clove

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Clove is a culinary spice used in small amounts and recognized as GRAS. It contains eugenol with antimicrobial properties.

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What it is

Dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), an aromatic spice.

Spice/flavoring.

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings... cloves... are GRAS."

21 CFR 182.10 Spices and other natural seasonings — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as spice (21 CFR 182.10).

European Union — EFSA

Recognized culinary spice.

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