ROE Edible?

[BrewerGeorge]

I noticed that a package of microwave popcorn I bought last week had ROE in the ingredients, so I assume it is safely edible. Does anyone have links to information on how much is safe? Can the amounts typically used for soaping-oil stability be eaten without issue? Can you taste it at that concentration?

 

[earlene]

That is a very good question, BrewerGeorge! I have avoided using my oils with added ROE for cooking because I have never looked into this. I am looking forward to any insight others may have on your questions.

 

[lmosca]

It is, indeed, FDA-approved for human consumption!
It has GRAS status, but needs to be "solvent free" in the eCFR 182.20

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrie...d4332&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&n=pt21.3.182&r=PART

Assumingly, having a GRAS status, there is no limitation as to how much of it is allowed in food...

 

[DeeAnna]

I occasionally use HO sunflower oil and lard with ROE for cooking and baking. I can't smell or taste anything of the ROE at 0.5% by weight of oils.

 

[MorpheusPA]

ROE is sometimes added to raw meats instead of BHA/BHT mixes. Some people do seem to be able to detect it, although I've never gotten a meat product that tasted at all of rosemary...

It's also used in soup and stew stocks for flavor.

I'd take the herbalism claims with a grain of salt unless backed by double-blind testing, but it's used there as well.