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Hop Oil

Low concern

Hops (Humulus lupulus) and hop extract are GRAS as natural flavoring under 21 CFR 182.20. Generally safe at flavoring levels; supplement-level doses can have mild sedative/estrogenic effects.

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What it is

Essential oil extracted from hops (Humulus lupulus) flowers.

Flavoring agent; used to add hop aroma to beer and as a flavoring in some foods.

Why it's flagged

mild sedative effects at high doses
rare allergy

What regulators actually say

"Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) … essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives are generally recognized as safe for their intended use in food."

21 CFR 182.20 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as natural flavoring (21 CFR 182.20)

European Union — EFSA

Authorised as food/flavouring

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