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Root Extracts

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Generic 'root extracts' is a non-specific umbrella term; safety depends entirely on the source. Some root extracts (licorice glycyrrhizin, comfrey alkaloids) carry safety concerns; others (beet, ginger) are GRAS.

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213 products

What it is

Generic umbrella term for extracts derived from various plant roots (e.g., licorice, ginger, beet, chicory); composition varies widely.

Flavoring, coloring, sweetening, or functional ingredient depending on source.

What regulators actually say

"The Food Additive Status List and GRAS lists outline acceptable plant-derived extracts and flavors."

FDA Food Additive Status List — fda.gov

"FDA evaluates dietary ingredients including botanical and root extracts on a case-by-case basis."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Varies by source plant

European Union — EFSA

Varies by source plant

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