Organic Burdock Root
What is Organic Burdock Root?
Organic burdock root comes from the root of the burdock plant, a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is typically harvested when the plant is in its first year of growth. The root is often dried and cut for use in food products.
Is Organic Burdock Root vegan?
Organic Burdock Root is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Organic Burdock Root gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Organic Burdock Root a major allergen?
Burdock root is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Organic Burdock Root used for?
Burdock root is used as a flavoring agent and is sometimes included for its perceived health benefits.
Is Organic Burdock Root safe?
Burdock root is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Burdock root is used as a flavoring agent and is sometimes included for its perceived health benefits. It is commonly found in herbal teas, kombucha, and some beverages.
Health notes
Burdock root is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, though scientific evidence for many of these uses is limited. JECFA has evaluated burdock root, but did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).
Allergen info
Burdock root is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
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