21 C.F.R. § 582.40
Natural extractives (solvent-free) used in conjunction with spices, seasonings, and flavorings.
Cite as 21 C.F.R. § 582.40 (2026)
Natural extractives (solvent-free) used in conjunction with spices, seasonings, and flavorings that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use, within the meaning of section 409 of the act, are as follows:
Common name
Botanical name of plant source
Algae, brown
Laminaria
spp. and
Nereocystis
spp.
Algae, red
Porphyra
spp. and
Rhodymenia palmata
(L.) Grev.
Apricot kernel (persic oil)
Prunus armeniaca
L.
Dulse
Rhodymenia palmata
(L.) Grev.
Kelp (see algae, brown).
Peach kernel (persic oil)
Prunus persica
Sieb. et Zucc.
Peanut stearine
Arachis hypogaea
L.
Persic oil (see apricot kernel and peach kernel).
Quince seed
Cydonia oblonga
Miller.