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Onion Oil

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Onion oil is a natural essential oil used at very low concentrations as a flavoring. It is GRAS as a natural seasoning under 21 CFR 182.20.

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What it is

Volatile oil extracted from onion (Allium cepa) bulbs by steam distillation.

Natural flavoring.

What regulators actually say

"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates)... onion (Allium cepa L.) — GRAS."

"Flavourings shall be safe... and shall not mislead the consumer."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS under 21 CFR 182.20 (essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized natural flavoring under Reg. 1334/2008

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