Lemon verbena
What is Lemon verbena?
Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) is a flowering plant native to South America. Its leaves have a strong, distinct lemon scent and flavour, and are used to make herbal infusions.
Is Lemon verbena vegan?
Lemon verbena is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Lemon verbena a major allergen?
Lemon verbena is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Lemon verbena used for?
Lemon verbena is primarily used to impart a fresh, citrusy flavour and aroma to food and drink.
Is Lemon verbena safe?
Lemon verbena is not an authorised food additive in the UK or EU.
Why it's used
Lemon verbena is primarily used to impart a fresh, citrusy flavour and aroma to food and drink. It is most commonly found in herbal teas and infusions, where it is valued for its pleasant taste and scent.
Health notes
Lemon verbena is not an authorised food additive in the UK or EU. It is typically consumed as a herbal tea, and is not known to have adverse health effects at typical intake levels. Regulatory bodies such as EFSA have not evaluated it as a food additive. Some traditional uses suggest benefits, but robust scientific evidence for specific health effects in humans is limited.
Allergen info
Lemon verbena is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
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