Flavoring Agent · CAS 8000-66-6
Cardamom Seed, Oil (elletaria Cardamomum (l.) Maton)
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, Cardamom Seed, Oil (elletaria Cardamomum (l.) Maton) 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
Cardamom Seed, Oil (elletaria Cardamomum (l.) Maton) 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
Cardamom Seed, Oil (elletaria Cardamomum (l.) Maton): no OFF product match; CAS 8000-66-6 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8000-66-6 | 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 Cardamom Seed, Oil (elletaria Cardamomum (l.) Maton)?
Cardamom Seed, Oil (elletaria Cardamomum (l.) Maton) (CAS 8000-66-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Cardamom Seed, Oil (elletaria Cardamomum (l.) Maton)
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 Cardamom Seed, Oil (elletaria Cardamomum (l.) Maton) safe to consume?
Cardamom Seed, Oil (elletaria Cardamomum (l.) Maton) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8000-66-6, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Cardamom Seed, Oil (elletaria Cardamomum (l.) Maton) used for in food?
Cardamom Seed, Oil (elletaria Cardamomum (l.) Maton) (CAS 8000-66-6) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.