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Piper Nigrum Seed Oil

Low concern

Black pepper essential oil is a long-used flavoring with GRAS status (FEMA) at typical food-use levels. Concentrated oils may irritate skin/mucosa; oral consumption at culinary levels is considered safe.

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What it is

Essential oil from black pepper (Piper nigrum) seeds, containing piperine, limonene, and pinene.

Flavoring agent and aromatic ingredient.

Why it's flagged

skin/mucosal irritation at high concentrations

What regulators actually say

"Pepper, black (Piper nigrum) is generally recognized as safe for use as a natural seasoning and flavoring."

21 CFR 182.20 — accessdata.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as natural flavor (21 CFR 182.20)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized as flavoring substance

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