Almond Oil, Bitter
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Almond Oil, Bitter is a flavoring — Cherry and almond flavoring; emulsifier in liqueurs and perfumes
Also: Bitter Almond Oil
What it does
Cherry and almond flavoring; emulsifier in liqueurs and perfumes
Where you'll see it
Beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, chewing gums, maraschino cherries, gelatin desserts
What the research says
Distilled to remove hydrocyanic acid (prussic acid), which is toxic. Nontoxic without hydrocyanic acid.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- Notes: ASP; must be free of prussic acid
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): It is distilled to remove hydrocyanic acid (prussic acid), which is toxic. Nontoxic without the hydrocyanic acid