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Mentha Viridis Leaf
Mentha Viridis Leaf
Safe
Spearmint is a culinary herb with long history of safe use. FDA lists Mentha spicata as GRAS.
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72 products
What it is
Spearmint leaf (Mentha spicata, syn. Mentha viridis).
Culinary herb and flavoring; also used in teas.
What regulators actually say
"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings — Spearmint (Mentha spicata) listed as GRAS."
"Essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives — Spearmint listed as GRAS."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
21 CFR 182.10 / 182.20 — GRAS spice and natural flavoring.
European Union — EFSA
Recognized food and flavoring ingredient.
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