Dandelion
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Dandelion is a flavoring — Essential oil flavoring; salad green
Also: Taraxacum, Lion's Tooth
What it does
Essential oil flavoring; salad green
Where you'll see it
Bitters, butter, caramel, cherry, fruit, root beer, vanilla flavorings; beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods
Benefits
Rich in vitamins A and C; gentle diuretic that doesn't deplete potassium.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- Notes: Also ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a gentle diuretic that does not deplete the body of potassium