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Ocimum basilicum L.: Basil oil

Additive Sensory additives Not authorised in animal feed (EU)

Description

What it is. Essential oil obtained by distillation of the aromatic plant Ocimum basilicum L. (basil). Chemical composition varies according to botanical origin and extraction process.

What it is for. Sensory additive of functional group 2b, flavouring compounds. Is generally used for its flavouring effect in animal feed, to influence palatability or the olfactory profile of the ration.

Points to watch. Flavouring substance of group 2b: used at low dose, with no maximum content figure available in the sources. Composition variability by batch; attention to stability and storage away from light and heat.

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