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Phytol
Phytol
Low concern
Phytol is on the FEMA GRAS list and on the EU Union list of authorised flavorings (FL no. 02.111).
Found in
7 products
What it is
An acyclic diterpene alcohol; a constituent of chlorophyll and present in many plant essential oils.
Used as a synthetic flavoring substance providing balsamic/floral notes.
Why it's flagged
- potential hepatotoxicity at high doses
What regulators actually say
"The Panel evaluated 51 candidate flavoring substances... Phytol [02.111]... no safety concern at the level of dietary intake."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
FEMA GRAS as flavoring substance
European Union — EFSA
Authorised under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008; FL no. 02.111
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