Lavender Oil (Lavandula officinalis) is a pure, natural essential oil and is used as a flavoring as well as in aromatherapy for its fresh floral scent and flavor. When used as a flavor, use sparingly. Essential oils are potent. We recommend dipping a toothpick into the bottle and swirling into your batter or frosting. Appropriate for use in chocolates and coatings (typical use is ¼ to ½ teaspoon per pound) All of our essential oils are appropriate for therapeutic use and are quality tested and lot-coded for quality assurance and tracking. Food Grade 100% Pure botanical oil Steam Distilled Gluten-free Lot-coded for quality assurance and tracking No animal testing