Cascara, Bitterless Extract
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Cascara, Bitterless Extract is a flavoring — Natural flavoring from dried bark; laxative
Also: Rhamnus purshiana
What it does
Natural flavoring from dried bark; laxative
Where you'll see it
Butter, maple, caramel, vanilla flavorings; beverages, ice cream, ices, baked goods
What the research says
Freshly dried bark causes vomiting. Bitter taste; laxative effect from irritating mucosa of large intestine.
Benefits
Used as a laxative.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): its laxative effect is due to its ability to irritate the mucosa of the large intestine