Lauric Acid
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Lauric Acid is a flavoring — Common in vegetable fats; flavoring and base for soaps/detergents
Also: Dodecanoic Acid
What it does
Common in vegetable fats; flavoring and base for soaps/detergents
Where you'll see it
Coconut oil, palm-kernel oil, beverages, ice cream, candy
What the research says
A mild irritant but not a sensitizer.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a mild irritant but not a sensitizer