Flavoring Agent · CAS 977090-74-6
Balm Leaves (melissa Officinalis L.)
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Balm Leaves (melissa Officinalis L.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Balm Leaves (melissa Officinalis L.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Balm Leaves (melissa Officinalis L.): no OFF product match; CAS 977090-74-6 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977090-74-6 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring Agent | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Balm Leaves (melissa Officinalis L.)?
Balm Leaves (melissa Officinalis L.) (CAS 977090-74-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Balm Leaves (melissa Officinalis L.)
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balm Leaves (melissa Officinalis L.) safe to consume?
Balm Leaves (melissa Officinalis L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977090-74-6, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Balm Leaves (melissa Officinalis L.) used for in food?
Balm Leaves (melissa Officinalis L.) (CAS 977090-74-6) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.