Heliotropine
What is Heliotropine?
Heliotropine, also known as piperonal, is a synthetic aromatic compound. It is typically manufactured from petrochemicals or from compounds found in plants like sassafras or vanilla.
Is Heliotropine vegan?
Heliotropine is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Heliotropine gluten-free?
Heliotropine is not derived from any of the FDA's major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Heliotropine used for?
Heliotropine is used as a flavoring agent to impart a sweet, floral, cherry-like scent and taste.
Is Heliotropine safe?
In the US, heliotropine is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring.
Why it's used
Heliotropine is used as a flavoring agent to impart a sweet, floral, cherry-like scent and taste. It is often found in baked goods like cookies, cakes, and pastries, where it enhances the overall flavor profile.
Health notes
In the US, heliotropine is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have evaluated it. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Heliotropine is not derived from any of the FDA's major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Heliotropine
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