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Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Safe
Orange blossom and orange flower water are traditional culinary flavorings with a long history of safe food use. FDA classifies orange flower oil/water as GRAS for food use under 21 CFR 182.20.
Found in
67 products
What it is
Flowers of the bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) used as a flavoring or in distilled water (orange flower water).
Aromatic flavoring agent in baked goods, confections, and beverages.
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates)... orange flower (Citrus aurantium L.)... are generally recognized as safe for their intended use."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS — natural flavoring substance under 21 CFR 182.20.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a natural flavoring.
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