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Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
Low concern
Clove oil is GRAS for use as a flavoring at typical food levels. Eugenol, its major component, is generally safe at flavor-use concentrations but can cause irritation or hepatotoxicity at very high doses.
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What it is
Clove flower bud essential oil, rich in eugenol, used in flavoring and aromatherapy.
Flavoring agent in baked goods, beverages, and confections.
Why it's flagged
- eugenol toxicity at very high doses
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates) that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use... Clove bud (Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb.)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as flavoring (21 CFR 182.20)
European Union — EFSA
Approved flavoring substance
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