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Daucus Carota Fruit Oil
Daucus Carota Fruit Oil
Low concern
Daucus carota seed/fruit oil is FEMA GRAS as a flavor and is used in cosmetics. Not a strong photosensitizer (low furocoumarin content compared to other Apiaceae).
Found in
16 products
What it is
Carrot seed oil — essential oil distilled from the seeds (botanically the 'fruit') of Daucus carota.
Aromatic oil / flavoring / cosmetic emollient and skin conditioning agent.
Why it's flagged
- possible irritation in sensitive skin
- Apiaceae-family allergy cross-reactivity
What regulators actually say
"Carrot seed oil (Daucus carota L.) is FEMA GRAS for use as a flavoring substance."
"Formulation and evaluation of carrot seed oil-based cosmetic emulsions — carrot seed oil is widely used in skincare for its antioxidant constituents."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Carrot seed oil FEMA GRAS as flavor
European Union — EFSA
Flavoring authorized; cosmetic use under EU 1223/2009
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