Is Linalool Safe to Consume

Linalool is a compound that is naturally occurring, found in the essential oils of many flowers and spice plants. It has a safe history of use and has been deemed by both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) as safe for use in food and beverages.

Can you consume linalool?

Linalool is a “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) substance approved by the FDA as a direct food additive (synthetic flavoring substance) for human and animal consumption (FDA, 1996).

What food has linalool?

Linalool, a terpene alcohol with a floral aroma, is an important contributor to the flavor and aroma of numerous foods, flavors, and fragrances, including tomato ( 1), grape and wine ( 2, 3), mango ( 4, 5), lemon oil ( 6, 7), lime oil ( 8), apricots ( 9, 10), tea ( 11, 12), carrots ( 13), basil ( 14), and perfumes ( 15 …