Flavoring Agent · CAS 84696-20-8
Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare 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, Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare 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
Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare 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
Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare L.): no OFF product match; CAS 84696-20-8 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 84696-20-8 | 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 Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare L.)?
Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare L.) (CAS 84696-20-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare 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 Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare L.) safe to consume?
Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 84696-20-8, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare L.) used for in food?
Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare L.) (CAS 84696-20-8) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.