Question
I need help with using essential oils in cooking. On Good Eats, the pepper episode, Alton uses Black Pepper Essential oil. I have spent hours online trying to figure out what exactly to use, since I don't want to poison me or my guests. Some sites say that Therapeutic grade oils should be used...but advertise aromatherapy grade...but both are considered to be 100% pure. I have found some sites with organic as well. Many say not to ingest them without Doctor supervision, and others list an FDA approval list...but again, no guidance on exactly what to look for...is 100% pure good enough? Is Organic, aromatherapy grade, or Therapeutic grades important? Please help me figure this out, because I would love to explore with this theme, but do not want to go to jail for killing anyone...Thank you! it was not infused oil, it was essential oil...I watched the show twice and printed the recipe! The FDA has a list of essential oils that are edible as well, and their are recipes online...but I need to know what grade to buy...