Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf
Lemongrass and lemongrass oil are GRAS as flavoring substances under 21 CFR 182.20 and listed on the EU flavorings list (Cymbopogon citratus). Generally well-tolerated; concentrated essential oil can be a skin irritant and rare hepatotoxicity has been reported with very high oral doses.
What it is
Leaf of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), a tropical grass; rich in citral (geranial + neral).
Culinary herb providing lemon-citrus flavor; used fresh, dried, or as essential oil.
Why it's flagged
- concentrated oil can be skin/mucosal irritant
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives... that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use... lemongrass."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as flavoring under 21 CFR 182.20 (lemongrass)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised as flavoring under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008
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