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Natural Bitter Orange Flavouring

Low concern

Natural bitter orange flavoring is generally safe at food-use levels. Bitter orange contains synephrine; concentrated extracts in supplements have raised cardiovascular concerns, but flavoring use is low-dose.

Found in

4 products

What it is

Natural flavoring derived from bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) peel/oil.

Provides characteristic citrus/bitter orange flavor in beverages, confections, and baked goods.

Why it's flagged

synephrine content in concentrated forms (not typical for flavoring use)

What regulators actually say

"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates) are generally recognized as safe for their intended use."

FDA 21 CFR 182.20 — accessdata.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Natural flavors are GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20

European Union — EFSA

Natural flavorings authorized

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