Isoeugenol
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-8 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Spicy-sweet phenolic aroma reinforcing smoky notes in processed meats; regulated for contact sensitization.
Official Category: Synthetic Flavoring Substance (합성착향료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved spicy-floral flavoring
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS smoke and savory flavor
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Strictly limited under EFSA allergen threshold
Commonly Found Foods
Smoked meat flavoringsbeef jerky marinadesspiced seasonings
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Natural oak liquid smoke
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