l-Carvone
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Principal aroma constituent of spearmint oil bringing sweet, crisp mintiness to commercial chewing gums.
Official Category: Synthetic Flavoring Substance (합성착향료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved spearmint terpene ketone
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS spearmint compound
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized under FLAVIS 07.147
Commonly Found Foods
Spearmint chewing gummint-chocolate chipsmojito beverage mixes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Spearmint leaf oil
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