Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Cardamom is a long-used culinary spice; its essential oil and extract are considered GRAS as a flavor under FDA 21 CFR 182.20 and authorized under EU flavor regulation. Typical food-use concentrations are well tolerated.
What it is
Extract from green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) seeds, rich in volatile oils (1,8-cineole, alpha-terpinyl acetate).
Flavoring extract.
Why it's flagged
- rare sensitization in atopic individuals
- essential oil at undiluted high doses may irritate
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives (including distillates) of Cardamom seed (Elettaria cardamomum) are GRAS for their intended use."
"Flavouring substances and preparations included in the Union list may be placed on the market and used in foods."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) listed as GRAS essential oil/extract under 21 CFR 182.20.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized flavoring under Regulation 1334/2008.
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