Lavender Flower
Also known as: lavender flowers
Culinary lavender (L. angustifolia) is GRAS as a natural seasoning per 21 CFR 182.10/182.20 and EFSA permits it as a flavouring.
What it is
Dried flower buds of Lavandula angustifolia, used as a culinary herb and tea ingredient.
Flavoring/aromatic; contributes floral, slightly sweet notes.
Why it's flagged
- essential oil ingestion is not safe
- rare allergic reactions
- possible endocrine activity at high doses
What regulators actually say
"Lavender (Lavandula officinalis Chaix.) - essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives... are generally recognized as safe."
"Lavender is generally considered safe... Taking lavender orally may cause constipation, headache, or increased appetite."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as natural flavoring (21 CFR 182.20).
European Union — EFSA
Authorised flavouring under Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008.
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