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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.

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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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