Sage
Sage is an ordinary culinary herb listed by FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe under 21 CFR 182.10 and 182.20. There is no safety concern at typical culinary use levels.
What it is
Dried leaves of Salvia officinalis L., a culinary herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae).
Whole-food herb/spice used to flavor meats, stuffings, sauces, and savory baked goods.
What regulators actually say
"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use, within the meaning of section 409 of the Act, are as follows: ... Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) ..."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS spice/natural extract — listed in 21 CFR 182.10 (Salvia officinalis L.) and 21 CFR 182.20.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted food/flavoring in the EU.
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