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Snakeroot Oil

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Snakeroot Oil is a flavoring — Flavoring from Asarum canadense roots

Also: Canadian Oil, Wild Ginger

What it does

Flavoring from Asarum canadense roots

Where you'll see it

ginger ale, wintergreen, root beer flavorings

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: EAF

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): used in ginger, ginger ale, wintergreen, and root beer flavorings for beverages, ice cream