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Mint

Also known as: Pudina

Safe

Mint and its essential oils are listed by FDA as GRAS at culinary levels. Not associated with significant health concerns.

Found in
881 products

What it is

Aromatic herbs of the genus Mentha (e.g., spearmint, peppermint), used as fresh leaves, dried, or as oils/extracts.

Flavoring/herb.

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings that are generally recognized as safe ... Peppermint (Mentha piperita L.); Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.)."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (21 CFR 182.10, 182.20)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as food/flavoring

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