Ingredient

Essential Lemon Oil

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add essential lemon oil primarily as a flavoring agent to impart a bright, …

What it is

Essential lemon oil is a fragrant oil extracted from the peel of lemons (Citrus limon). It is produced by cold-pressing or steam distillation of the lemon rind, capturing the volatile aromatic compounds that give lemons their characteristic scent and flavor.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add essential lemon oil primarily as a flavoring agent to impart a bright, citrusy taste. It is commonly found in beverages like juices, sodas, and teas, as well as in baked goods, candies, dairy products, and desserts.

Health notes

Essential lemon oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated flavoring substances, and essential lemon oil is considered safe when used as intended. No significant health concerns are associated with its typical consumption levels in food.

Allergen info

Essential lemon oil is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Essential Lemon Oil

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MILKBOY Finest Swiss Alpine Milk Chocolate With Refreshing Lemon And Ginger Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 550kcal 7.5Protein 32.5Fat 55Carbs Orca Beverage Co. Lemmy, Sparkling Lemonade Soda 45kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.1Carbs Sicilian Lemon Juice, Sicilian Lemon Safeway, Inc. Sicilian Lemon Juice, Sicilian Lemon Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs T&M Imports, LLC Sicilian Lemon Juice, Sicilian Lemon Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon Concord Foods LLC Garden Lemon Juice, Lemon Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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