Geraniol
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Geraniol is a flavoring — Berry, lemon, rose, apple, cherry, peach, honey, root beer flavoring
What it does
Berry, lemon, rose, apple, cherry, peach, honey, root beer flavoring
Where you'll see it
Apples, bay leaves, cherries, grapefruit, ginger, lavender, beverages
What the research says
Can cause allergic reactions. Deaths reported from ingestion of citronella oil (93% geraniol)—gastric mucosa severely damaged.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): deaths have been reported from ingestion of unknown amounts of citronella oil, which is 93 percent geraniol