Ingredient

Lemon Oil Essence

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use lemon oil essence to impart a bright, citrusy flavor to a wide …

What it is

Lemon oil essence is a concentrated flavoring derived from the peel of lemons. It is produced by cold-pressing or steam distillation of lemon peels to extract the aromatic oils, which are then often further processed to create a more stable and intense flavor profile.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use lemon oil essence to impart a bright, citrusy flavor to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in baked goods like cookies, cakes, and muffins, as well as in beverages, candies, and dairy products.

Health notes

Lemon oil essence is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated lemon oil and its components, and it is widely used in foods without significant controversy. At typical consumption levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Lemon Oil Essence

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FURLANI Ann's Biscuits Frozen Bread & Dough High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 425kcal 5Protein 22.5Fat 50Carbs UDI'S Lemon Streusel Gluten Free Muffins, Lemon Streusel Frozen Bread & Dough High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 338kcal 2.8Protein 12.7Fat 50.7Carbs Edda's Cake Company Mini Bundt Cake, Key Lime Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 382kcal 4.4Protein 19.1Fat 48.5Carbs Lemon Blueberry Almond Thin Cookies, Lemon Blueberry Nonni's Foods LLC Lemon Blueberry Almond Thin Cookies, Lemon Blueberry Cookies & Biscuits 300kcal 10Protein 6.7Fat 53.3Carbs Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers Association Bard Valley Natural Delights, Date Rolls, Lemon Coconut, Lemon Coconut Candy 344kcal 0Protein 10.9Fat 65.6Carbs Nonni's Foods LLC Limoncello Pistachio Biscotti Crackers & Biscotti 458kcal 8.3Protein 16.7Fat 70.8Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Lemon Arugula Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 230kcal 5Protein 19Fat 10Carbs Raley's Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce, Lemon Thyme Butter & Spread High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 112kcal 0.8Protein 8.8Fat 7.2Carbs Madeleines, Lemon Ly Brothers Corporation Madeleines, Lemon Cookies & Biscuits 450kcal 5Protein 25Fat 50Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Lemon Bars, Lemon Cookies & Biscuits —kcal 4Protein 14Fat 54Carbs Kwikset Corporation Lemon Pie Blueberry Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 58% DV per serving 345kcal 3.6Protein 16.4Fat 49.1Carbs Safeway, Inc. Lemon Flavored Square, Lemon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 360kcal 4Protein 14Fat 52Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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