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Farnesene
Farnesene
Low concern
Farnesene is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene and an approved flavoring substance under FEMA GRAS and EFSA flavoring evaluations. No major safety concerns at flavoring use levels.
Found in
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What it is
A naturally occurring sesquiterpene found in many plants and fruits, also produced via fermentation and used as a flavoring/aroma compound.
Flavor and aroma component (citrus/green/woody notes).
What regulators actually say
"EFSA evaluated aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons including farnesenes used as flavouring substances and concluded no safety concern at estimated levels of dietary intake."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
FEMA GRAS flavoring
European Union — EFSA
Authorized flavoring substance (FL no. 01.123 alpha-farnesene; 01.043 beta-farnesene)
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