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Pimenta Officinalis Leaf Oil
Pimenta Officinalis Leaf Oil
Low concern
Allspice leaf oil is GRAS as a flavoring at typical food levels. High eugenol content means high doses can cause irritation or hepatotoxicity.
Found in
4 products
What it is
Allspice (Pimenta officinalis/dioica) leaf essential oil, rich in eugenol.
Flavoring agent.
Why it's flagged
- eugenol toxicity at high doses
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives that are generally recognized as safe... Pimenta (allspice) (Pimenta officinalis Lindl.)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as flavoring (21 CFR 182.20)
European Union — EFSA
Approved flavoring substance
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