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Lovage Leaves
Lovage Leaves
Low concern
Lovage leaves are GRAS as a natural flavoring under FDA 21 CFR 182.10 and have a long history of culinary use. Lovage root and oil contain furanocoumarins that can cause photosensitivity in large amounts, and pregnancy use is traditionally discouraged in folk medicine.
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What it is
Leaves of lovage (Levisticum officinale), an aromatic culinary herb in the Apiaceae family.
Culinary herb; flavoring; traditional medicinal infusion.
Why it's flagged
- furanocoumarins (photosensitivity)
- traditionally avoided in pregnancy
What regulators actually say
"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings... lovage (Levisticum officinale) — GRAS for use in food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as natural flavoring/seasoning — 21 CFR 182.10
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as flavoring; oil regulated under EU flavoring rules
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