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Expressed lemon essential oil obtained by cold expression from fruit peel of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck FEMA number 2625 CoE number: 139

Additive Sensory additives Authorised in animal feed (EU)

Description

What it is. Lemon essential oil obtained by cold expression of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck fruit peel. Natural product identified by FEMA number 2625 and CoE number 139 (CAS 84929-31-7), characteristic of citrus essential oils.

What it is for. This essential oil is used as a flavouring substance, within functional group 2b of sensory additives. It would generally be used to provide an aromatic note in feed intended for fish, cats and dogs. Its use relates to a technological flavouring purpose rather than a nutritional contribution.

Points to watch. As a group 2b substance, it is subject to the rules governing flavourings, with no maximum content figure available in the sources provided. The natural composition of this essential oil may vary depending on fruit origin and expression process; storage away from light and heat is recommended to preserve its stability.

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