Is this Angelica root oil suitable for food-flavor and nutraceutical applications?
Yes — the steam-distilled grade complies with GB/T 30616-2020 as a food-flavoring substance and follows ChP 2020 quality limits, supporting flavored foods, beverages and TCM-derived supplement formulations.
Food & Flavor Compliance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard | GB/T 30616-2020 general specification for food flavoring |
| Heritage use | Dang Gui is a medicinal-and-food dual-use material (MOH catalogue) |
| Quality limits | Water ≤0.5%, acid value ≤2.0, heavy metals per ChP 2302 |
| Application | Flavoring, TCM food supplements, health foods, beverages |
| Claim care | No therapeutic claims; use as a flavoring/food ingredient within national use lists |
- GB 2760 lists Dang Gui-related flavoring use subject to your market's food-additive rules
- For supplements, the raw herb is regulated under national dual-use lists; the oil is used at flavoring dosages
- Importers must confirm their national food classification (flavoring vs supplement) before launch
We provide GB/T 30616 conformity notes and the ChP test report to support your food application.
This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.