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Eucalyptus Radiata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Eucalyptus Radiata Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Low concern
Eucalyptus oil is GRAS as a flavoring at very low levels (per FEMA/FDA flavor lists). Concentrated oral ingestion is toxic, especially to children.
Found in
4 products
What it is
Essential oil distilled from leaves, stems, and flowers of Eucalyptus radiata (narrow-leaved peppermint).
Primarily a fragrance/aromatherapy oil; minor flavoring use.
Why it's flagged
- Toxic if ingested in concentrated form (especially children)
What regulators actually say
"Natural flavoring substances and natural substances used in conjunction with flavors — Eucalyptus globulus leaves listed under 21 CFR 172.510 as natural flavoring substances permitted for use in food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Eucalyptus oil is on FDA's flavoring substances list (21 CFR 172.510) for limited use
European Union — EFSA
Used as natural flavoring
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