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Foeniculum Vulgare Capillaceum Fruit Oil
Foeniculum Vulgare Capillaceum Fruit Oil
Low concern
Sweet fennel oil is GRAS for flavor use. It contains estragole and anethole; estragole has been flagged at high doses as potentially genotoxic, but typical food flavoring exposure is well below concern thresholds.
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6 products
What it is
Essential oil distilled from the fruit (seeds) of sweet fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. capillaceum).
Flavoring agent imparting anise-like aroma; used in baked goods, beverages, and confectionery.
Why it's flagged
- estragole content (genotoxicity at high doses)
- potential allergens
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) are listed as GRAS."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as a natural flavoring substance (21 CFR 182.20).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized natural flavoring; EFSA reviewed estragole exposure.
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