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Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Low concern
Turmeric and its essential oil have a long history of culinary use. EFSA established an ADI for curcumin (E100) of 3 mg/kg bw/day.
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What it is
Essential oil distilled from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa (turmeric).
Flavoring and aromatic component; sometimes used as a coloring source.
Why it's flagged
- high-dose curcumin supplementation may cause GI upset and rare hepatotoxicity
What regulators actually say
"Spices and other natural seasonings... Turmeric, Curcuma longa L."
"The Panel established an ADI of 3 mg/kg bw/day for curcumin."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Turmeric is GRAS as a natural seasoning (21 CFR 182.10) and listed as an exempt color additive (21 CFR 73.600).
European Union — EFSA
Curcumin (E 100) authorized; EFSA ADI 3 mg/kg bw/day.
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