Tea Tree Oil
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Tea Tree Oil is a flavoring — Essential oil used as germicide
Also: Melaleuca alternifolia
What it does
Essential oil used as germicide
Where you'll see it
germicidal applications
Benefits
Germicide
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): the essential oil is extracted from the leaves and used as a germicide