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Kaffir Lime

Safe

Kaffir lime (makrut lime) leaves and zest are widely consumed as a culinary herb/citrus. No safety concerns at culinary use levels.

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What it is

Citrus hystrix fruit and leaves used as a flavoring; common in Southeast Asian cuisine.

Flavoring/aromatic ingredient.

What regulators actually say

"Lime fruit, raw - nutrient and food data records."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted as a food/spice

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food

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