Is this osmanthus absolute approved for food and beverage flavoring in China and internationally?
Yes — osmanthus absolute is listed as a natural food flavoring in China under GB 2760 (CAS 92347-21-2 / 68917-05-5) and holds FEMA 3750 GRAS status in the United States, allowing use in foods, beverages, confectionery, and bakery products.
Food Use Approvals
| Market | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| China | Natural food flavoring, permitted | GB 2760; GB 1886.265-2016 |
| USA | GRAS flavor substance | FEMA 3750 |
| EU | Food flavoring per national regulations | FEMA-listed base material |
Quality Requirements for Food Grade
- Acid value ≤ 90 mg KOH/g; ester value ≥ 30 mg KOH/g (GB 1886.265-2016)
- Heavy metals (Pb) ≤ 10 mg/kg; total arsenic ≤ 3.0 mg/kg
- Residual solvent within food-additive limits, quantified per batch
Flavor Usage
- Adds authentic osmanthus tea, peach, and apricot-fruity top notes to beverages, confectionery, and baked goods at 0.01%–0.1%
- Often combined with peach, honey, or jasmine flavors for Asian-style tea and dessert applications
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
