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Melissa officinalis L.: Melissa oil

Additive Sensory additives Not authorised in animal feed (EU)

Description

What it is. Aromatic substance obtained from Melissa officinalis L. (lemon balm), in the form of an essential oil extracted from the plant.

What it is for. Classed as a flavouring additive used to influence feed organoleptic characteristics. As with other sensory additives, it would generally be used in small amounts in complete feeds or premixes to support palatability.

Points to watch. Falls under functional group 2b (flavouring compounds); no maximum content figure is specified here. Use should comply with the applicable regulatory entry, and batch-to-batch variability of the essential oil should be taken into account.

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