Natural Aniseed Aroma
Anise/aniseed is GRAS at 21 CFR 182.10 as a natural seasoning, and anise oil is GRAS at 21 CFR 182.20. Trans-anethole is the principal active flavor and has an ADI established by JECFA (0-2 mg/kg bw).
What it is
Natural flavoring derived from anise (Pimpinella anisum) seeds or its essential oil; principal flavor compound is trans-anethole.
Flavoring agent.
Why it's flagged
- Trace estragole in essential oils (genotoxic potential at high doses)
What regulators actually say
"Anise: Pimpinella anisum L. ... generally recognized as safe for their intended use."
"Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) — Essential oils, oleoresins... that are generally recognized as safe."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Anise GRAS as natural seasoning (21 CFR 182.10); anise oil GRAS as essential oil (21 CFR 182.20).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted flavoring; trans-anethole has JECFA ADI 0-2 mg/kg bw.
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