Carrot Oil
Level 2 — Generally 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