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Allspice

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Allspice is a flavoring — Natural flavoring in sausage, meat, spice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, eggnog flavorings

What it does

Natural flavoring in sausage, meat, spice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, eggnog flavorings

Where you'll see it

Beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods (1400 ppm), chewing gum, condiments, meats, liquors, soups, sausage flavoring

What the research says

A weak sensitizer that may cause skin rash on contact.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): A weak sensitizer that may cause skin rash on contact