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Mandarin Peel

Also known as: mandarin with peel

Safe

Mandarin peel is a whole food component with high content of flavonoids, vitamin C, and essential oils. No specific safety concerns for normal culinary use; pesticide residues on conventional citrus peel are a consideration.

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5 products

What it is

Outer rind of mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata).

Flavoring, candied peel, source of essential oil.

Why it's flagged

potential pesticide residues on non-organic peel

What regulators actually say

"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates) that are generally recognized as safe... Orange (Citrus reticulata Blanco)... Tangerine."

21 CFR 182.20 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Citrus peel is GRAS as food; oils GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food component.

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