Citral
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Citral is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring; used in synthesis of vitamin A
What it does
Synthetic flavoring; used in synthesis of vitamin A
Where you'll see it
Strawberry, lemon, lime, orange, apple, cherry, grape, lemon, ginger, vanilla flavorings; beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, chewing gum
What the research says
Reported to inhibit wound healing and tumor rejection in animals. Vitamin A counteracts toxicity, but commercial products with pure citral may not contain vitamin A.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- Notes: Also ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): The compound has been reported to inhibit wound healing and tumor rejection in animals