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Flavoring Additives

2,391 FDA-listed flavoring substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.

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Lovage, Oil (levisticum Officinale Koch)

Flavoring

Lovage oil is an essential oil extracted from the Levisticum officinale plant, commonly used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a celery-like, herbaceous taste and is employed in seasonings, soups, and savory products to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 8016-31-7View
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Luo Han Fruit Concentrate

Flavoring

Luo Han Fruit Concentrate is a natural flavoring agent derived from the Siraitia grosvenorii plant, commonly known as monk fruit. It is used in food and beverage products primarily to provide sweetness and flavor characteristics.

CAS 977188-77-4View
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Lupulin (humulus Lupulus L.)

Flavoring

Lupulin is a natural flavoring extract derived from hop plants (Humulus lupulus L.), containing volatile oils and resins that impart characteristic bitter and aromatic properties. It is primarily used in beverages, particularly beer, and in various flavored food products to provide hop-derived taste profiles.

CAS 977051-13-0View
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M-cresol

Flavoring

M-cresol (3-methylphenol) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS status and has limited use in modern food manufacturing.

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M-dimethoxybenzene

Flavoring

M-dimethoxybenzene (1,3-dimethoxybenzene) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has not been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).

CAS 151-10-0View
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Mace, Oil (myristica Fragrans Houtt.)

Flavoring

Mace oil is a flavoring agent derived from the nutmeg plant (Myristica fragrans). It is used in food manufacturing to impart warm, spicy flavor notes and is commonly found in baked goods, beverages, and savory products.

CAS 977051-15-2View
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Mace, Oleoresin (myristica Fragrans Houtt.)

Flavoring

Mace oleoresin is a concentrated extract from the aril (seed covering) of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), containing volatile oils and flavor compounds. It is used as a natural flavoring agent in food products to provide warm, spicy notes characteristic of mace.

CAS 977010-60-8View
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Magnolol

Flavoring

Magnolol is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound extracted from magnolia tree bark and seeds, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes to the characteristic taste and aroma profiles in certain beverages and food formulations.

CAS 528-43-8View
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Maidenhair Fern (adiantum Capillus-veneris L.)

Flavoring

Maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris L.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent derived from the fronds of a delicate fern species. It is used in food as a natural flavoring agent or adjuvant to impart subtle botanical notes to various food and beverage products.

CAS 977070-30-6View
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Malic Acid

Flavoring

Malic acid (CAS 617-48-1) is an organic compound naturally found in fruits that functions as a flavor enhancer, flavoring agent, and pH control agent in food products. It is widely used in the food industry to add tartness, enhance flavor profiles, and regulate acidity in beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 617-48-1View
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Maltodextrin

Flavoring

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide derived from starch through partial hydrolysis, consisting of glucose units linked in chains. It functions as a thickener, stabilizer, and texturizer in processed foods while providing mild sweetness and improved flow properties.

CAS 9050-36-6View
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Maltol

Flavoring

Maltol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent and sweetness enhancer in food products. It provides a sweet, caramel-like taste and is commonly employed in beverages, baked goods, and confectionery items.

CAS 118-71-8View
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Maltol Propionate

Flavoring

Maltol propionate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from maltol, used to enhance and modify taste profiles in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to create desirable sensory characteristics in various food applications.

CAS 68555-63-5View
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Maltyl Isobutyrate

Flavoring

Maltyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and buttery notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in the food industry, enhancing taste profiles in various applications.

CAS 65416-14-0View
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Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco)

Flavoring

Mandarin oil (Citrus reticulata Blanco) is a natural essential oil extracted from mandarin orange peel, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides authentic citrus taste and aroma to products ranging from beverages to confections.

CAS 8008-31-9View
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Marigold, Pot (calendula Officinalis L.)

Flavoring

Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) is a flowering plant used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. Its petals and extracts contribute subtle floral and slightly bitter notes to culinary applications, though it remains relatively uncommon in modern food manufacturing.

CAS 977001-93-6View
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Marjoram Seed (majorana Hortensis Moench (origanum Majorana L.))

Flavoring

Marjoram seed is a natural flavoring agent derived from the marjoram plant (Origanum majorana L.), commonly used to impart herbaceous and aromatic notes to food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in culinary applications and food manufacturing.

CAS 977038-86-0View
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Marjoram, Oleoresin (marjorana Hortensis Moench (origanum Majorana L.))

Flavoring

Marjoram oleoresin is a concentrated extract derived from the marjoram plant (Origanum majorana L.) that serves as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It provides the characteristic aromatic and flavor properties of marjoram to various food applications.

CAS 977038-85-9View
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Marjoram, Pot (majorana Onites (l.) Benth. (origanum Vulgare L.))

Flavoring

Pot marjoram (Majorana onites) is a culinary herb from the mint family used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It provides aromatic, slightly peppery notes and is employed in seasonings, sauces, and processed foods to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 977051-22-1View
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Marjoram, Sweet (majorana Hortensis Moench (origanum Majorana L.))

Flavoring

Sweet marjoram is a natural flavoring agent derived from the herb Origanum majorana, commonly used to add savory, aromatic flavor to food products. It is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 977051-23-2View
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Marjoram, Sweet, Oil (majorana Hortensis Moench (origanum Majorana L.))

Flavoring

Sweet marjoram oil is a natural flavoring extract derived from the marjoram plant (Origanum majorana L.), used to impart herbal and aromatic flavors to food products. It functions as a flavoring agent in various culinary applications and food manufacturing.

CAS 8015-01-8View
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Massoia Bark Oil

Flavoring

Massoia Bark Oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the bark of Cryptocarya massoia trees native to Indonesia. It is used in food and beverage applications to provide distinctive woody and coconut-like flavor notes.

CAS 977103-80-2View
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Mastic Gum

Flavoring

Mastic gum is a natural resin obtained from the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus) native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products to impart a distinctive piney, resinous taste and improve product texture.

CAS 61789-92-2View
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Mate, Absolute (ilex Paraguariensis St. Hil.)

Flavoring

Mate Absolute is a concentrated flavoring ingredient derived from Ilex paraguariensis, a plant native to South America. It is used in the food industry to impart the characteristic bitter, herbal taste of mate tea to beverages and other products.

CAS 977146-67-0View

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