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Roman Camomile

Also known as: English camomile, garden camomile

Low concern

Roman chamomile is permitted as a natural flavoring under 21 CFR 172.510. Generally safe but may cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to ragweed and other Asteraceae plants.

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What it is

Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), an herb in the Asteraceae family used for tea and flavoring.

Flavoring; herbal tea ingredient.

Why it's flagged

Asteraceae cross-reactivity (ragweed, daisies)

What regulators actually say

"Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile / Anthemis nobilis) is listed as a permitted natural flavoring substance."

21 CFR 172.510 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted natural flavoring (21 CFR 172.510)

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as flavoring and food supplement

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