Peppermint Oil, CAS# 8006-90-4, is a essential oil manufactured through extraction from peppermint, available as Slightly Yellow Clear Liquid. Peppermint Oil is widely used as aromas & perfumes. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
Excessive amounts of peppermint are known to cause heartburn. It can also cause skin irritation.
As Peppermint Oil is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Peppermint Oil for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Peppermint Oil could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Peppermint Oil in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Peppermint Oil for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Peppermint Oil is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Peppermint Oil reported up to now.
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