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Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Low concern
Juniper berry oil is on the FDA's list of essential oils GRAS for food use under 21 CFR 182.20 and is FEMA GRAS. Used at typical flavor levels it is safe.
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What it is
Essential oil distilled from the berries (cones) of Juniperus communis (common juniper).
Flavoring (gin, liqueurs); also used in cosmetics and aromatherapy.
Why it's flagged
- avoid in pregnancy at therapeutic doses
- potential kidney irritation at high oral doses
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates)... Juniper (berries) Juniperus communis L. — generally recognized as safe for their intended use."
"Juniper oil (Juniperus communis L.) is FEMA GRAS for use as a flavoring substance."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as flavoring under 21 CFR 182.20; FEMA GRAS
European Union — EFSA
Authorized flavoring (FL-No. 21.001)
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