Essential oils, how much is too much?

[SlowCook66]

Hi,

I add approximately 6-7 drops of a mixture of essential oils per 50g price of fudge.

Is that too much?
Can someone get sick with this quantity of essential oils?

Thanks

 

[jennyema]

just make sure they are food safe. Most essential oils are not

 

[dragnlaw]

My thought exactly jennyema . Essential oils are basically for external use only.

 

[SlowCook66]

These are eatable oils

 

[SlowCook66]

My thought exactly jennyema . Essential oils are basically for external use only.

The store that sold me this told me these can be put in any Pastry or chocolate or fudge

But my question is , 6 drops per 50g of fudge is that too much in terms of safety? Is there a cooking rule of thumb for this is what I am asking ?

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

If its making your eyes water, its too much.

 

[Andy M.]

I have a recipe for raspberry truffles that uses raspberry oil (same company and bottle as yours). The recipe calls for a tablespoon for 8 Oz. of chocolate. So I'd say that's not too much. 50 grams of fudge is not a lot (less than 2 oz.). the oil is usually added during the making of the fudge, not after.

 

[SlowCook66]

I have a recipe for raspberry truffles that uses raspberry oil (same company and bottle as yours). The recipe calls for a tablespoon for 8 Oz. of chocolate. So I'd say that's not too much. 50 grams of fudge is not a lot (less than 2 oz.). the oil is usually added during the making of the fudge, not after.

Ok thank you Andy

 

[SlowCook66]

If its making your eyes water, it’s too much.

No it doesn’t make my eyes water thanks