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INTRODUCTION

On this page we will regularly discuss the status, some legal aspects and general usage of natural isolates, such as cold-pressed oils, steam- and hydrodistilled oils, oleoresins and other extracts, concretes and absolutes.

Allspice oil

CAS no.: [8006-77-7]

EINECS: 284-540-4

Allspice oil has been approved for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA under paragraph 182.20. Moreover the oil has been generally recognised as safe in the United States under GRAS number 2018. The oil is registered by the Council of Europe under number 335n. A monograph on the physiological properties has been published by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM).
Allspice oleoresin and oil are extensively used as flavour components in major food products including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Highest maximum use level for allspice oil in food products is about 0.025%.
Allspice should have antioxidant properties and is a source of natural antioxidants.

Anise oil

CAS no.: [84775-42-8]

Anise oil has been approved for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA under paragraph 182.20. Moreover the oil has been generally recognised as safe in the United States under GRAS number 2094. The oil is registered by the Council of Europe under number 366n.
A monograph on the physiological properties has been published by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) in Food and Chemical Toxicology.
The oil is extensively used as a flavour component in major food products including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Black mustard oil

CAS no.: [8007-40-7]

EINECS: 290-076-3

Black mustard oil has been approved for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA under paragraph 182.10. Moreover the oil has been generally recognised as safe in the United States under GRAS number 2760.
The oil is extensively used as a flavour component in major food products including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Highest maximum use level for pepper oils in food products is about 0.02%. Mustard oil is also used in cat and dog repellents.

Black pepper oil

CAS no.: [8006-82-4]

EINECS: 284-524-7

Black pepper oil has been approved for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA under paragraphs 182.10 and 182.20. Moreover the oil has been generally recognised as safe in the United States under GRAS number 2845. The oil is registered by the Council of Europe under number 347n. A monograph on the physiological properties has been published by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM).
The oil is extensively used as a flavour component in major food products including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Highest maximum use level for pepper oils in food products is about 0.04%. Black pepper is commonly used as a stimulant, carminative and tonic.
Black pepper has been reported to possess antioxidant properties.

Caraway oil

CAS no.: [8000-42-8]

EINECS: 288-921-6

Caraway oil has been approved for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA under paragraphs 182.10 and 182.20. Moreover the oil has been generally recognised as safe in the United States under GRAS number 2238. The oil is registered by the Council of Europe under number 112n. A monograph on the physiological properties has been published by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM).
The oil is extensively used as a flavour component in major food products including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Highest maximum use level for caraway oil in food products is about 0.02%.
The essential oil is subject of a German therapeutic monograph. The effects of the essential oil in a daily dose of 3 - 6 drops are: spasmolytic, antimicrobial and for dyspeptic complaints such as mild gastrointestinal spasm, bloating and fullness.

Cubeb oil

CAS no.: [8007-87-2]

EINECS: 290-148-4

Cubeb oil has been approved for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA under paragraph 172.510. Moreover the oil has been generally recognised as safe in the United States under GRAS number 2339. The oil is registered by the Council of Europe under number 345n.
A monograph on the physiological properties has been published by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) in Food and Chemical Toxicology, Vol. 14, 729 (1976).
The oil is used as a flavour component in major food products including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Highest maximum use level for cubeb oil in food products is about 0.004%.
Cubeb oil is used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, creams, and alcoholic perfumery with maximum use levels of 0.8%.

Fenugreek extract (absolute)

CAS no.: [84625-40-1]

EINECS: 283-415-1

Fenugreek extract and absolute have been approved for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA under paragraph 182.20. Moreover they have been generally recognised as safe in the United States under GRAS numbers 2486 and 2485. The extract is registered by the Council of Europe under number 460n.
A monograph on the physiological properties has been published by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) in Food and Chemical Toxicology, Vol. 16, 765 (1978).
The extract is used as a flavour component in major food products including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Highest maximum use level for fenugreek extract in food products is about 0.05%.
Fenugreek seeds are subject of a German therapeutic monograph; allowed internally for loss of appetite; externally as poultice for local inflammation.

Galanga root extract / oil

CAS no.: [8023-91-4] / [8024-40-6]

EINECS: 232-532-6

Galanga root extract and oil have been approved for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA under paragraph 182.20. Moreover they have been generally recognised as safe in the United States under GRAS numbers 2499 and 2500. The products are registered by the Council of Europe under number 29n.
Galanga root extract and oil are used as flavour components in major food products including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Star anise oil

CAS no.: [8007-70-3]

EINECS: 283-518-1

Star anise oil has been approved for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA under paragraph 182.10. Moreover the oil has been generally recognised as safe in the United States under GRAS number 2096. The oil is registered by the Council of Europe under number 283n. A monograph on the physiological properties has been published by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM).
The oil is extensively used as a flavour component in major food products including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Highest maximum use level for star anise oil in food products is about 0.07%.
Star anise oil is subject of a German official monograph which mentions that 0.3 g essential oil (mean daily dose) is allowed as a bronchial expectorant for upper respiratory tract congestion and as gastrointestinal spasmolytic.

Sweet bay oil (Lauris nobilis oil)

CAS no.: [8007-48-5]

Sweet bay extract (Laurel leaf extract)

CAS no.: [8002-41-3]

Sweet bay oil and Laurel leaf extract have been approved for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA under paragraph 182.00. Moreover they have been generally recognised as safe in the United States under GRAS numbers 2125 and 2613 respectively. The isolates are registered by the Council of Europe under number 255n.
A monograph on the physiological properties of the products have been published by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) in Food and Chemical Toxicology.
Both products are used as flavour components in major food products including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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