Additives
Benzyl Alcohol (E1519): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Limited risk
Solvent / Carrier
Aromatic alcohol used as a solvent for flavourings. Occurs naturally in many fruits. At high doses can cause central nervous system depression. The EU has set strict limits and it is approved only as a flavouring carrier at very low levels.
- Category
- Solvent / Carrier
- Typically used in
- Flavouring carrier solvent (limited use)
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU with strict limits. Caution at high doses.
- Concerns flagged
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Neurotoxicity concern
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2019) — Re-evaluation of benzyl alcohol (E 1519) as food additive https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5876
Products
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