Santalum Album
Sandalwood oil and extracts have a long history of use in fragrances and traditional medicine. They are listed by the FDA among substances generally recognized as safe as flavoring substances under 21 CFR 172.510.
What it is
Sandalwood (Santalum album); aromatic wood/extract from Santalum album, primarily used as a fragrance ingredient.
Flavoring/fragrance ingredient; rarely used in foods, primarily a cosmetic/perfume ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- potential skin sensitization in fragrance use
- not a typical food ingredient
What regulators actually say
"Natural flavoring substances and natural substances used in conjunction with flavors... Sandalwood, white and yellow (Santalum album L.)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Listed as a natural flavoring substance under 21 CFR 172.510 (sandalwood, white and yellow, Santalum album L.).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a flavoring substance under EU Regulation 1334/2008 flavor inventory.
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