Green Tea Flavor Oil
What is Green Tea Flavor Oil?
Green tea flavor oil is an ingredient used to impart the taste of green tea. It is typically derived from the leaves of the *Camellia sinensis* plant through extraction processes. The resulting oil captures the characteristic aroma and flavor profile of green tea.
Is Green Tea Flavor Oil vegan?
Green Tea Flavor Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Green Tea Flavor Oil a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Green Tea Flavor Oil used for?
Manufacturers use green tea flavor oil to add a green tea taste to a variety of food products.
Is Green Tea Flavor Oil safe?
Green tea flavor oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use green tea flavor oil to add a green tea taste to a variety of food products. It is often found in beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and savory items like instant noodles where a specific flavor profile is desired.
Health notes
Green tea flavor oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. Green tea itself contains antioxidants, but the health effects of concentrated flavor oils at typical consumption levels have not been extensively studied. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various flavoring substances, but specific evaluations for green tea flavor oil may vary.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It is derived from the *Camellia sinensis* plant, which is not one of the nine major allergens.
Foods that contain Green Tea Flavor Oil
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SAMYANG FOODS CO., LTD.
Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen, Hot Chicken
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
421kcal
10Protein
15.7Fat
60Carbs
United Exchange Corp.
Original Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Instant Soup Mix, Original
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
415kcal
7.5Protein
13.2Fat
69.8Carbs
United Exchange Corp.
Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Instant Soup Mix, Beef
High in sodium — 34% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
415kcal
7.5Protein
13.2Fat
67.9Carbs
United Exchange Corp.
Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Instant Soup Mix, Chicken
High in sodium — 34% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
434kcal
9.4Protein
13.2Fat
69.8Carbs
United Exchange Corp.
Shrimp Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Instant Soup Mix, Shrimp
High in sodium — 42% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
434kcal
9.4Protein
15.1Fat
66.0Carbs
United Exchange Corp.
Extra Spicy Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Instant Soup Mix, Extra Spicy
High in sodium — 38% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
453kcal
7.5Protein
17.0Fat
67.9Carbs
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