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Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Low concern
Vetiver oil is recognized by FDA as a generally safe natural flavoring substance for use in food at typical flavoring levels.
Found in
3 products
What it is
Essential oil distilled from the roots of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanoides/Chrysopogon zizanioides).
Flavoring/fragrance; small permitted use as flavoring agent in foods and beverages.
Why it's flagged
- allergen potential (fragrance)
What regulators actually say
"Natural flavoring substances and natural substances used in conjunction with flavors... Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides Stapf.)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Listed in 21 CFR 172.510 as a natural flavoring substance permitted in food
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as flavoring under EU Regulation 1334/2008
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