Ingredient

Lemon Essential Oil

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add lemon essential oil to provide a strong, natural lemon flavor and aroma. …

What it is

Lemon essential oil is a concentrated oil extracted from the peel of lemons. It is produced by cold-pressing the lemon peel to release the aromatic oils. This process captures the fresh, citrusy scent and flavor of the fruit.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add lemon essential oil to provide a strong, natural lemon flavor and aroma. It is often used in baked goods like cookies and cakes, as well as in confectionery, beverages, and dairy products such as ice cream. Its intense flavor allows for a small amount to impart a significant lemon taste.

Health notes

Lemon essential oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. It is not typically evaluated by JECFA or EFSA as a standalone additive, but rather as part of natural flavorings. At the low levels used in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Research on the specific health impacts of consuming concentrated lemon essential oil is limited.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Lemon Essential Oil

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MARCHE DE PARIS Authentic French Macarons Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 389kcal 11.1Protein 11.1Fat 63.9Carbs Niche Software Inc. Rawxies, Cookie, Lemon Poppy Seed, Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies & Biscuits 351kcal 8.5Protein 14.9Fat 48.9Carbs Theo, 45% Milk Chocolate, Lemon, Lemon Theo Chocolate, Inc. Theo, 45% Milk Chocolate, Lemon, Lemon Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 581kcal 7.0Protein 39.5Fat 48.8Carbs Times Of Wayne County, Inc. Soft Nougat With Lemon, Lemon Candy 467kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 60Carbs A Loacker Ag Spa Crispy Wafer Snacks, Lemon Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 533kcal 4.4Protein 26.7Fat 64.4Carbs Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Frozen Yogurt Splendid Ice Creams, Lemon Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 198kcal 3.8Protein 8.5Fat 28.3Carbs Danmar Health Corporation Extra Virgin Olive Oil With A Dash Of Lemon Vegetable & Cooking Oils 867kcal 0Protein 93.3Fat 0Carbs Home Town Trivia Lemon Caramel Organic Chocolate, Cheesecake Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 657kcal 5.7Protein 60Fat 31.4Carbs Cantalou SA Lemon Meringue Pie French Cocoa Dusted Truffles, Lemon Meringue Pie Chocolate High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 600kcal 3.3Protein 43.3Fat 50Carbs Galaxy Desserts, Inc. 12 French Macarons Cookies & Biscuits 385kcal 7.7Protein 15.4Fat 50Carbs Cantalou SA Lemon Meringue Pie Fancy Truffles Chocolate High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 600kcal 2.9Protein 42.9Fat 51.4Carbs Rje Trade International, Inc. Turmeric Sparkling Botanical Probiotic, Turmeric Other Drinks 12kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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