Flavoring Agent · CAS 977018-19-1
Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita 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, Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita 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
Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.): the CAS-identified regulatory record
Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.): no OFF product match; CAS 977018-19-1 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977018-19-1 | 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.
Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.): what it is
Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.) (CAS 977018-19-1) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.) 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 Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.) safe to consume?
Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977018-19-1, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.) used for in food?
Peppermint Leaves (mentha Piperita L.) (CAS 977018-19-1) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.