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Coriander Oil

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Coriander Oil is a flavoring — Volatile oil from dried ripe coriander fruit

What it does

Volatile oil from dried ripe coriander fruit

Where you'll see it

Raspberry, bitters, fruit, meat, spice, ginger ale, vanilla flavorings; beverages, baked goods (830 ppm), chewing gum, meats (1,300 ppm), liquors (1,000 ppm), condiments

What the research says

Can cause allergic reactions, particularly of the skin.

Benefits

Used as medication to break up intestinal gas.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: Also ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Can cause allergic reactions, particularly of the skin