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Lime Oil

Level 2Generally 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