Wintergreen Oil
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Wintergreen Oil is a flavoring — Salicylate flavoring for candy, gum, beverages
Also: Methyl Salicylate, Teaberry Oil
What it does
Salicylate flavoring for candy, gum, beverages
Where you'll see it
beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, chewing gum, toothpaste
What the research says
Wintergreen oil is a strong irritant; ingestion of small amounts has caused death; lethal dose in children 10 mL; rapidly absorbed through skin
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- Notes: Strong irritant; rapid skin absorption
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): ingestion of relatively small amounts has caused death; the average lethal dose in children is 10 milliliters