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Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
Low concern
Guava fruit is a recognized food and the extract is used as a flavor/antioxidant. Limited but generally favorable safety data; concentrated extracts in supplements can interact with blood-glucose-lowering medications.
Found in
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What it is
Extract of guava fruit (Psidium guajava).
Botanical flavoring/coloring/antioxidant extract; cosmetic skin-conditioning agent.
Why it's flagged
- potential hypoglycemic effect at supplement doses
- rare allergy
What regulators actually say
"Natural flavoring substances and natural adjuvants … may be safely used in food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Guava is a recognized food; extract used as flavor under 21 CFR 172.510 (natural flavoring substances)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised as food/food ingredient
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