Limonene
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Limonene is a flavoring — Synthetic flavoring; lime, fruit, spice
What it does
Synthetic flavoring; lime, fruit, spice
Where you'll see it
Beverages, ice cream, candy, chewing gum
What the research says
Skin irritant and sensitizer. Caused loss of weight and tumors in some experimental animals. Causes spontaneous nerve damage in male rats with kidney tumors—postulated mechanism probably not relevant to humans.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a skin irritant and sensitizer