Carvacrol
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Carvacrol is a flavoring — Synthetic citrus, fruit, mint, spice flavoring; disinfectant
What it does
Synthetic citrus, fruit, mint, spice flavoring; disinfectant
Where you'll see it
Beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, condiments
What the research says
1 gram by mouth can cause respiratory and circulatory depression and cardiac failure leading to death. Corrosive.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): 1 gram by mouth can cause respiratory and circulatory depression and cardiac failure leading to death