Flavoring Agent · CAS 977000-50-2
Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina and Crenulata)
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, Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina and Crenulata) 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
Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina and Crenulata) 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
Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina and Crenulata): no OFF product match; CAS 977000-50-2 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977000-50-2 | 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 Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina and Crenulata)?
Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina and Crenulata) (CAS 977000-50-2) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina and Crenulata)
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 Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina and Crenulata) safe to consume?
Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina and Crenulata) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977000-50-2, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina and Crenulata) used for in food?
Buchu Leaves (barosma Betulina and Crenulata) (CAS 977000-50-2) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.