Hawthorn
What is Hawthorn?
Hawthorn is a shrub or tree in the rose family, native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It produces small, tart fruits, often red or purple, known as haws. The berries, leaves, and flowers are used, often dried.
Is Hawthorn vegan?
Hawthorn is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Hawthorn gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Hawthorn a major allergen?
Hawthorn is not one of the nine major food allergens.
What is Hawthorn used for?
Hawthorn is most commonly used as an herbal ingredient in teas and supplements.
Is Hawthorn safe?
Hawthorn is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Hawthorn is most commonly used as an herbal ingredient in teas and supplements. Manufacturers may add it for its flavor profile or for its traditional use in wellness products. It is frequently found in herbal tea blends and some wholesome snack items.
Health notes
Hawthorn is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It has a long history of traditional use for heart health, though scientific evidence for these effects in humans is mixed and ongoing. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated hawthorn preparations, but no specific health claims are approved by the FDA for hawthorn in food. JECFA has evaluated hawthorn preparations, but did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).
Allergen info
Hawthorn is not one of the nine major food allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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