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Spearmint

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Spearmint is a culinary herb with GRAS status as a spice/natural seasoning. No safety concerns at culinary or supplement-relevant doses.

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441 products

What it is

Mentha spicata herb, used fresh, dried, or as essential oil.

Flavoring, aromatic.

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings... Spearmint."

"Essential oils, oleoresins... Spearmint - GRAS."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS as a spice/natural flavoring per 21 CFR 182.10 and 182.20

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as a food ingredient and source for flavorings

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