Lime Oil
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Lime Oil is a flavoring — Citrus and fruit flavoring; antiseptic, source of vitamin C
What it does
Citrus and fruit flavoring; antiseptic, source of vitamin C
Where you'll see it
Beverages, ice cream, candy, chewing gum (3,100 ppm)
What the research says
Can cause an adverse reaction when skin is exposed to sunlight.
Benefits
Source of vitamin C.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): can cause an adverse reaction when skin is exposed to sunlight