Benzaldehyde
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-6 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Primary aroma of bitter almonds and maraschino cherries used to create distinctive artificial cherry-almond flavors.
Official Category: Synthetic Flavoring Substance (합성착향료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved almond and cherry flavor agent
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS artificial almond extract
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA monitored under aromatic aldehyde group
Commonly Found Foods
Cherry sodasmaraschino cherriesalmond pastriesAmaretto syrups
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Natural sweet almond oil
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