Benzaldehyde
Flavors + Colors
Questionable
Details
Definition
Benzaldehyde is mainly used as a flavor additive in many food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, personal care items, and as a combustion by-product.
AKAs
BENZOIC ALDEHYDE,ALMOND OIL,BENZENECARBOXALDEHYDE,BENZENECARBONAL
Health Impact
When benzaldehyde is metabolized in our bodies, it is absorbed through our lungs and skin, and it does not commonly build-up but rater is excreted through urine. Allergic reactions are rare but may cause contact dermatitis.
There is still more research necessary to conclude that benzaldehyde is harmful to humans.
Sources
Provisional Peer-Reviewed Toxicity Values for Benzaldehyde
https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/pprtv/documents/Benzaldehyde.pdfFinal report on the safety assessment of benzaldehyde
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16835129/Reading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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