Civet, Absolute
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Civet, Absolute is a flavoring — Essential oil from civet cat glands; fixative in perfumery
Also: Zibeth, Zibet, Zibetum
What it does
Essential oil from civet cat glands; fixative in perfumery
Where you'll see it
Raspberry, butter, caramel, grape, rum flavorings
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- Notes: Also EAF
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Derived from the unctuous secretions from the receptacles between the anus and genitalia of both the male and female civet cat