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Natural Star Anise Aroma

Low concern

Star anise aroma from Illicium verum is GRAS as a natural flavor. Caution: Japanese star anise (I.

Found in

4 products

What it is

Natural aromatic flavoring extracted from star anise (Illicium verum), high in trans-anethole.

Flavoring in baked goods, confections, beverages, liqueurs.

Why it's flagged

potential adulteration with toxic Japanese star anise

What regulators actually say

"Anise (Pimpinella anisum) and star anise (Illicium verum) are natural extractives generally recognized as safe."

FDA 21 CFR 182.20 — accessdata.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Natural flavor GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20

European Union — EFSA

Natural flavoring authorized

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