Peppermint Oil Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Peppermint Oil, CAS number 8006-90-4, used as food aromas & perfumes in many food products. Peppermint Oil is a essential oil manufactured through extraction from peppermint, available as Slightly Yellow Clear Liquid.

General Side Effects

Excessive amounts of peppermint are known to cause heartburn. It can also cause skin irritation.

Suggested Dosage

As Peppermint Oil is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Peppermint Oil for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Peppermint Oil could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Peppermint Oil in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Peppermint Oil for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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