Flavoring Agent · CAS 977018-22-6
Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum 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, Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum L.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum 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
Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum L.): the CAS-identified regulatory record
Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum L.): no OFF product match; CAS 977018-22-6 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977018-22-6 | 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 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.
Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum L.), explained
Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum L.) (CAS 977018-22-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum 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 Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum L.) safe to consume?
Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977018-22-6, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum L.) used for in food?
Pomegranate Bark, Extract (punica Granatum L.) (CAS 977018-22-6) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.