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Carrot Oil

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Carrot Oil is a flavoring — Essential oil flavoring and coloring; rich in vitamin A

Also: Daucus carota

What it does

Essential oil flavoring and coloring; rich in vitamin A

Where you'll see it

Liqueurs, beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, puddings, condiments, soups

What the research says

A skin irritant. Emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes when heated to decomposition.

Benefits

Rich in vitamin A.

Regulatory status

  • Notes: Permanently listed since 1964

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition, it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes