Flavoring Agent · CAS 977062-73-9
Spruce Needles and Twigs, Extract (picea Spp.)
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, Spruce Needles and Twigs, Extract (picea Spp.) 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
Spruce Needles and Twigs, Extract (picea Spp.) 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
Spruce Needles and Twigs, Extract (picea Spp.): no OFF product match; CAS 977062-73-9 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977062-73-9 | 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 Spruce Needles and Twigs, Extract (picea Spp.)?
Spruce Needles and Twigs, Extract (picea Spp.) (CAS 977062-73-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Spruce Needles and Twigs, Extract (picea Spp.)
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 Spruce Needles and Twigs, Extract (picea Spp.) safe to consume?
Spruce Needles and Twigs, Extract (picea Spp.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977062-73-9, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Spruce Needles and Twigs, Extract (picea Spp.) used for in food?
Spruce Needles and Twigs, Extract (picea Spp.) (CAS 977062-73-9) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.