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Balsam Peru

Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Balsam Peru is a flavoring — Flavoring in chocolate, cherry, grape, brandy, rum, maple, walnut, coconut, spice, vanilla flavorings

Also: Myroxylon Pereirae

What it does

Flavoring in chocolate, cherry, grape, brandy, rum, maple, walnut, coconut, spice, vanilla flavorings

Where you'll see it

Beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, chewing gum, syrups

What the research says

Mildly antiseptic; irritating to skin; may cause contact dermatitis and stuffy nose. One of the most common sensitizers; may cross-react with benzoin, rosin, cinnamon, clove, Tolu balsam, storax, benzyl benzoate, and wood tars.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): It is one of the most common sensitizers and may cross-react with benzoin, rosin, cinnamon, clove, Tolu balsam, storax, benzyl benzoate, and wood tars