Flavoring Agent · CAS 68916-84-7
Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle)
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, Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle) 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
Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle): the CAS-identified regulatory record
Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle): no OFF product match; CAS 68916-84-7 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 68916-84-7 | 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 in our EFSA data | 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 Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle)?
Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle) (CAS 68916-84-7) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle) among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
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 Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle) safe to consume?
Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 68916-84-7, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle) used for in food?
Lime, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Aurantifolia (christman) Swingle) (CAS 68916-84-7) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.