Flavoring Agent · CAS 977009-77-0
Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.)
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, Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.) 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
Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.) 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
Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.): no OFF product match; CAS 977009-77-0 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977009-77-0 | 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 Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.)?
Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.) (CAS 977009-77-0) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.)
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 Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.) safe to consume?
Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977009-77-0, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.) used for in food?
Linden Flowers (tilia Glabra Vent.) (CAS 977009-77-0) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.