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Juniper Berry
Juniper Berry
Also known as: juniper berries
Low concern
Juniper berries are GRAS for use as natural flavoring. They are generally safe at culinary levels.
Found in
87 products
What it is
Female seed cone of Juniperus communis, used as a culinary spice.
Flavoring (notably gin), spice for game meats and pickling.
Why it's flagged
- avoid medicinal doses in pregnancy
- kidney irritation at very high doses
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives that are GRAS — Juniper (Juniperus communis L.)."
"Juniper berries — GRAS as a spice/natural seasoning."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as natural flavoring (21 CFR 182.20)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted flavoring source
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