Cardamom Oil
Level 2 — Generally 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