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Natural Tarragon Flavouring

Low concern

A natural herb flavoring. Tarragon essential oil contains estragole, which at high doses has shown carcinogenic potential in rodents; culinary use levels considered safe.

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What it is

Flavoring derived from tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) leaves or essential oil.

Herb flavoring with anise-like notes.

Why it's flagged

Estragole content (high-dose animal carcinogen)

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings... Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) - GRAS."

21 CFR 182.10 - Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Tarragon GRAS as natural flavoring (21 CFR 182.10, 182.20).

European Union — EFSA

Authorized natural flavoring; estragole levels regulated under Regulation 1334/2008.

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