Chamomile
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Chamomile is a flavoring — Flavoring from daisylike flowers; coloring known as apigenin
Also: Roman Chamomile, English Chamomile, Hungarian Chamomile
What it does
Flavoring from daisylike flowers; coloring known as apigenin
Where you'll see it
Berry, fruit, vermouth, maple, spice, vanilla flavorings; chocolate, fruit, liquor flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods
What the research says
Contains sesquiterpene lactones that may cause allergic contact dermatitis and stomach upsets.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- Notes: Hungarian and Roman flower extracts ASP; Anthemis nobilis EAF; Matricaria chamomilla NIL
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Chamomile contains sesquiterpene lactones that may cause allergic contact dermatitis and stomach upsets