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trans-caryophyllene oxide

herbal terpenoid

Found in 1 ingredient across the CompKitchen flavor graph.

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Regulatory · United States

FEMA GRAS — Generally Recognized As Safe for flavoring use

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FEMA number
4085
GRAS publication
GRAS 22
FEMA primary name
beta-Caryophyllene oxide

Reported use levels (ppm by food category)

Typical vs maximum reported addition levels in finished food. Use as a regulatory ceiling reference — verify against the current GRAS publication for your product category.

Food category Typical (ppm) Maximum (ppm)
baked goods 3 15
breakfast cereal 2 10
cheese 2 10
condiments/ relishes 5 25
egg products 2 10
fats/oils 2 10
fish products 3 15
frozen dairy 5 25
fruit ices 1 5
other grains 3 15
processed fruits 1 5
soft candy 2 10
Source: FEMA GRAS publications 1-33.

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Measured impact first, then profile share

Every ingredient known to contain trans-caryophyllene oxide. Ingredients with a measured concentration come first, ranked by odour activity; the rest follow by how large a share of that ingredient's profile this molecule is. The figure beside each is how many different compounds that ingredient has in total — not the concentration of trans-caryophyllene oxide in it.

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