Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 217–240 of 1,518 safe additives
Allspice, Oleoresin (pimenta Officinalis Lindl.)
FlavoringAllspice oleoresin is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from the dried berries of the pimenta officinalis plant, commonly known as allspice or Jamaican pepper. It is used in food manufacturing as a flavoring agent to impart warm, spice-like taste characteristics to various food products.
Allyl Butyrate
FlavoringAllyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts fruity, pineapple-like notes to food and beverage products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring agent to enhance taste profiles in various processed foods.
Allyl Isothiocyanate
FlavoringAllyl isothiocyanate (AITC) is a naturally occurring organic compound found in cruciferous vegetables like mustard, horseradish, and wasabi. It is used as a flavoring agent to provide pungent, spicy characteristics in food products and is the compound responsible for the sharp taste of these vegetables.
Allyl Octanoate
FlavoringAllyl octanoate (CAS 4230-97-1) is a synthetic flavoring compound composed of allyl alcohol and octanoic acid. It is used in the food industry to impart fruity and fatty flavor notes to various food products.
Almond, Bitter, Oil (ffpa) (prunus Spp.)
FlavoringBitter almond oil is a volatile oil extracted from the kernels of bitter almond trees (Prunus species), used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contains benzaldehyde and trace amounts of cyanogenic compounds, requiring careful control in food applications.
Alpha,alpha-dimethylphenethyl Acetate
FlavoringAlpha,alpha-dimethylphenethyl acetate (CAS 151-05-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. This organic ester functions as a flavoring agent to enhance taste profiles in various consumer food applications.
Alpha-amylase Enzyme Preparation From Bacillus Stearothermophilus
OtherAlpha-amylase enzyme preparation from Bacillus stearothermophilus is a naturally derived enzyme used in food processing to break down starches into simpler sugars. It is commonly employed in baking, brewing, and starch conversion applications to improve product texture, fermentation, and efficiency.
Alpha-furfuryl Pentanoate
FlavoringAlpha-furfuryl pentanoate (CAS 36701-01-6) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, caramel-like notes in food and beverage products. This ester functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods.
Alpha-ionone
FlavoringAlpha-ionone (CAS 127-41-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, floral, and woody notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry to enhance taste and aroma profiles.
Alpha-isomethylionyl Acetate
FlavoringAlpha-isomethylionyl Acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It is a minor ingredient in the flavor industry, functioning as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance product taste profiles.
Alpha-methylbenzyl Butyrate
FlavoringAlpha-methylbenzyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes to food and beverage products. This ester is employed in small quantities as a flavoring agent in various consumer food applications.
Alpha-methylbenzyl Propionate
FlavoringAlpha-methylbenzyl propionate (CAS 120-45-6) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to enhance or modify taste and aroma profiles in various food applications.
Alpha-phellandrene
FlavoringAlpha-phellandrene (CAS 99-83-2) is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It contributes to the characteristic spicy, minty, and herbal aroma profiles found in various culinary applications and commercial food products.
Alpha-pinene
FlavoringAlpha-pinene is a naturally occurring terpene compound found in pine trees, rosemary, and other plants. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to impart pine, woody, and herbal notes.
Alpha-terpinene
FlavoringAlpha-terpinene is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a flavoring agent used to impart citrus and herbal notes in food products. It is derived from essential oils and plant sources, functioning as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry.
Alpha-tocopherol Acetate
NutrientAlpha-tocopherol acetate is a synthetic form of vitamin E used as a nutrient supplement in food products. It functions as an antioxidant and is added to fortified foods and dietary supplements to enhance their nutritional content.
Alpha-tocopherol Acid Succinate
NutrientAlpha-tocopherol acid succinate is a synthetic form of vitamin E used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages. It functions as an antioxidant and nutritional fortification ingredient to enhance the vitamin E content of processed foods.
Althea Root (althea Officinalis L.)
FlavoringAlthea root (Althea officinalis L.) is a plant-derived flavoring agent derived from the marshmallow plant. It is used in food products as a flavoring adjuvant to impart subtle herbal and slightly sweet taste characteristics.
Aluminum Calcium Silicate
OtherAluminum calcium silicate is an inorganic compound used as an anti-caking and anti-clumping agent in food products. It helps maintain the free-flowing properties of powdered and granulated foods by absorbing moisture and preventing particle aggregation.
Aluminum Potassium Sulfate
Acidity-regulatorAluminum potassium sulfate, commonly known as alum, is an inorganic salt used in food processing as a firming agent, pH control agent, and processing aid. It has been approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has a long history of use in food production with no reported adverse events.
Aluminum Sodium Sulfate
LeaveningAluminum sodium sulfate (alum) is a chemical compound used in food processing as a leavening agent, firming agent, and pH control agent. It helps baked goods rise, maintains the firmness of pickled vegetables, and stabilizes pH levels in food products.
Aluminum Sulfate
ColorantAluminum sulfate (alum) is a multipurpose food additive used as a firming agent, pH control agent, and processing aid in various food products. While not GRAS-designated by the FDA, it has been used in food processing for decades with no reported adverse events in the FDA database.
Aminoglycoside 3'-phosphotransferase Ii
OtherAminoglycoside 3'-phosphotransferase II (APH(3')-II) is an enzyme used in genetic modification of food crops to confer antibiotic resistance as a selectable marker during development. It is not present in final food products intended for consumption.
Aminopeptidase From Lactococcus Lactis
OtherAminopeptidase from Lactococcus lactis is an enzyme derived from a food-grade lactic acid bacterium used to break down proteins in food processing. It functions as a processing aid in dairy and other food applications where protein modification is desired.
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