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Mentha Spicata Herb Extract
Mentha Spicata Herb Extract
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Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a common culinary herb generally recognized as safe for use in foods and beverages. Used widely as a flavoring with no significant safety concerns at culinary levels.
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What it is
Spearmint herb extract, used both as a culinary flavoring (spearmint) and in cosmetics.
Flavoring agent providing spearmint aroma and taste.
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates) that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use... Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as natural flavoring (21 CFR 182.10/182.20)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as natural flavoring
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