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Cardamom Oil

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Cardamom Oil is a flavoring — Natural flavoring from dried ripe seeds; aromatic additive

Also: Grains of Paradise

What it does

Natural flavoring from dried ripe seeds; aromatic additive

Where you'll see it

Butter, chocolate, liquor, spice, vanilla flavorings; beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, meats, condiments

What the research says

May be mutagenic.

Benefits

Breaks up intestinal gas as medicine.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: Also ASP; May be mutagenic

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): used in butter, chocolate, liquor, spice, and vanilla flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods