Natural extractives (solvent-free) used in conjunction with spices, seasonings, and flavorings that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use, within the meaning of section 409 of the Act, are as follows:

Open Table
Common name Botanical name of plant source
Apricot kernel (persic oil) Prunus armeniaca L.
Peach kernel (persic oil) Prunus persica Sieb. et Zucc.
Peanut stearine Arachis hypogaea L.
Persic oil (see apricot kernel and peach kernel)
Quince seed Cydonia oblonga Miller.

[42 FR 14640, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 47 FR 47375, Oct. 26, 1982]


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