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Natural Bitter Almond Flavouring
Natural Bitter Almond Flavouring
Moderate concern
EU food law (Reg. 1334/2008) sets maximum HCN limits (e.g., 1 mg/kg in nougat/marzipan, 35 mg/kg in stone-fruit alcoholic beverages).
Found in
2 products
What it is
Natural flavoring derived from bitter almond (Prunus amygdalus var. amara), typically distilled to remove hydrocyanic acid (HCN).
Flavoring; contributes intense almond/marzipan aroma (benzaldehyde).
Why it's flagged
- hydrocyanic acid (HCN) content if not properly processed
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Bitter almond oil free of prussic acid permitted as natural flavoring (21 CFR 182.20)
European Union — EFSA
HCN maximum levels established under Reg. 1334/2008
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