Other Additives

Cottonseed Flour, Partially Defatted, Cooked

Cottonseed flour, partially defatted, cooked is a processed plant-derived ingredient made from cottonseed that has had most of its oil removed and been heat-treated. It functions as a processing aid in food manufacturing and is generally recognized as safe by food scientists, though it is not formally approved as GRAS by the FDA.

CAS 977050-54-6View

Cottonseed Kernels, Glandless, Raw

Cottonseed kernels, glandless, raw are the edible inner portions of gossypol-free cottonseed varieties used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. These kernels are utilized primarily for their nutritional content and functional properties in various food applications.

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Cottonseed Kernels, Glandless, Roasted

Cottonseed kernels, glandless, roasted are processed cottonseed components used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. These kernels come from cotton varieties bred to be free of gossypol, a naturally occurring toxic compound, making them suitable for human consumption.

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Coumarone-indene Resins

Coumarone-indene resins are synthetic polymeric compounds derived from coal tar or petroleum that function as processing aids and surface-finishing agents in food manufacturing. These resins are used in food processing equipment and contact surfaces to improve efficiency and product quality, though their direct food contact status remains limited.

CAS 63393-89-5View

Crown Gum

Crown Gum is a natural masticatory substance used as a chewing gum base ingredient. It functions as a gum base component that provides texture and chewability in sugar-free and conventional chewing gum products.

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Cyclohexylamine

Cyclohexylamine is an organic amine compound historically used as a boiler water additive in food processing equipment to prevent corrosion. It is not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA and does not appear in food products themselves.

CAS 108-91-8View

Damar Gum (shorea Dipterocarpaceae)

Damar gum is a natural resin derived from Shorea dipterocarpaceae trees native to Southeast Asia. It functions as a processing aid in food manufacturing and has no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA records.

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Dehydroacetic Acid

Dehydroacetic acid (DHA) is a synthetic antimicrobial compound used to inhibit microbial growth in food products. It functions as a preservative to extend shelf life and maintain food safety by preventing bacterial and fungal contamination.

CAS 520-45-6View

Di-n-alkyl(c8-c18 From Coconut Oil) Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride

Di-n-alkyl(c8-c18 from coconut oil) dimethyl ammonium chloride is a surface-active agent derived from coconut oil used in food processing. It functions as an antimicrobial and cleaning agent in food manufacturing environments and certain food applications.

CAS 61789-77-3View

Diastase From Aspergillus Oryzae

Diastase from Aspergillus oryzae is an enzyme preparation derived from the fungus Aspergillus oryzae that breaks down starches into simpler sugars. It is commonly used in food manufacturing as a processing aid to improve fermentation, enhance flavor development, and increase digestibility in baked goods, beverages, and other processed foods.

CAS 9001-19-8View

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Dichlorodifluoromethane

Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12) is a chlorofluorocarbon compound historically used as a refrigerant and freezing agent in food processing. It has been phased out in most countries due to ozone depletion concerns, though it was never approved as a direct food additive by the FDA.

CAS 75-71-8View

Diethanolamide Condensate From Soybean Oil Fatty Acids (c16-c18)

Diethanolamide Condensate From Soybean Oil Fatty Acids (C16-C18) is a synthetic surface-active agent derived from soybean oil components. It is used in food processing to modify surface properties and improve product texture and stability.

CAS 68425-47-8View

Diethanolamide Condensate From Stripped Coconut Oil Fatty Acids(c10-c18)

Diethanolamide Condensate From Stripped Coconut Oil Fatty Acids is a synthetic surface-active agent derived from coconut oil fatty acids. It functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in food products, helping to blend ingredients that would otherwise separate.

CAS 977103-82-4View

Diethylaminoethanol

Diethylaminoethanol (DEAE) is an organic compound primarily used as a boiler water additive in industrial food processing equipment rather than as a direct food ingredient. It functions to prevent corrosion and scale buildup in steam generation systems used in food manufacturing facilities.

CAS 100-37-8View

Diethylene Glycol Distearate

Diethylene glycol distearate (CAS 109-30-8) is a synthetic compound derived from diethylene glycol and stearic acid. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.

CAS 109-30-8View

Diethylenetriamine

Diethylenetriamine is an organic compound used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to modify or enhance food processing conditions rather than remaining as a final ingredient in the finished product.

CAS 111-40-0View

Diethylenetriamine Crosslinked With Epichlorohydrin

Diethylenetriamine crosslinked with epichlorohydrin is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to remove impurities and contaminants during food production but does not remain in the final food product.

CAS 25085-17-0View

Dimethyl Dialkyl Ammonium Chloride

Dimethyl Dialkyl Ammonium Chloride (DDAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a flour treating agent to improve dough handling properties and bread quality. It functions as an oxidizing agent that strengthens gluten networks during flour processing.

CAS 977065-95-4View

Dimethyl Dicarbonate

Dimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC) is a antimicrobial agent used primarily to preserve beverages by reducing microbial contamination. It rapidly hydrolyzes in aqueous solutions and does not leave residues in final products.

CAS 4525-33-1View

Dimethylamine

Dimethylamine is a simple organic compound with the chemical formula C₂H₇N. Its function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.

CAS 124-40-3View

Dimethylamine-epichlorohydrin Copolymer

Dimethylamine-epichlorohydrin copolymer is a synthetic polymer used as a processing aid in food manufacturing. It functions to improve processing efficiency and product quality during production, but is not intended to remain in the final food product.

CAS 25988-97-0View

Dimethylethanolamine

Dimethylethanolamine (DMAE) is a small organic compound with the chemical formula C4H11NO. While its specific function in food applications remains unclear, it has been studied in various industrial and pharmaceutical contexts.

CAS 108-01-0View

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Disodium Ethylenebisdithiocarbamate

Disodium ethylenebisdithiocarbamate is a dithiocarbamate compound used as an antimicrobial agent in food preservation. It functions by inhibiting microbial growth and is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA in the United States.

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Dl-limonene