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Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Low concern
Long history of food use; FEMA GRAS-listed. Generally well tolerated at flavoring levels.
Found in
2 products
What it is
Spearmint (Mentha spicata/viridis) leaf essential oil.
Flavoring oil providing spearmint aroma.
Why it's flagged
- may cause oral irritation in concentrated form
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Spearmint and spearmint oil GRAS for use in food (21 CFR 182.10, 182.20).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted flavoring under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008.
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