Organic Sage Leaf
What is Organic Sage Leaf?
Sage is an herb native to the Mediterranean region, but it is now cultivated worldwide. The fresh or dried leaves of the sage plant (Salvia officinalis) are used for culinary and medicinal purposes. It has a distinct savory, slightly peppery flavor and aroma.
Is Organic Sage Leaf vegan?
Organic Sage Leaf is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Organic Sage Leaf gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Organic Sage Leaf a major allergen?
Sage is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Organic Sage Leaf used for?
Sage is primarily used as a flavoring agent in food.
Is Organic Sage Leaf safe?
Sage is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food flavoring.
Why it's used
Sage is primarily used as a flavoring agent in food. Its strong taste complements fatty meats like pork and poultry, and it's a common ingredient in stuffing, sausages, and sauces. It is also used in herbal teas and seasoning blends.
Health notes
Sage is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food flavoring. It has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments, but scientific evidence for many of these uses is limited. JECFA has evaluated sage and found no safety concerns at typical consumption levels. No specific upper intake limits have been set by regulatory bodies for sage as a food ingredient.
Allergen info
Sage is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
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