Safe Food Additives
1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 217–240 of 1,029 safe additives
Angelica (angelica Spp.)
FlavoringAngelica (Angelica spp.) is a flavoring agent derived from the angelica plant, used to impart distinctive herbal and slightly bitter notes to food and beverages. It is not approved as GRAS by the FDA and has no recorded adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Angelica Root, Extract (angelica Archangelica L.)
FlavoringAngelica Root Extract is a flavoring agent derived from the roots of Angelica archangelica L., a plant native to northeastern Europe and Scandinavia. It is used in food and beverage products to impart aromatic, slightly bitter herbal and spicy notes characteristic of angelica.
Angelica Root, Oil (angelica Archangelica L.)
FlavoringAngelica root oil is a volatile essential oil derived from the roots of Angelica archangelica L., a plant native to northern Europe. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, particularly in liqueurs, bitters, and confectionery products, imparting warm, herbal, and slightly spicy notes.
Angelica Seed, Extract (angelica Archangelica L.)
FlavoringAngelica seed extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of Angelica archangelica L., a plant native to Northern Europe. It is used in food and beverage applications to impart herbal, slightly spicy, and aromatic characteristics to products.
Angelica Seed, Oil (angelica Archangelica L.)
FlavoringAngelica seed oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of Angelica archangelica L., a plant native to Northern Europe. It is used in food and beverage products to impart herbal and slightly bitter aromatic characteristics.
Angelica Stem, Oil (angelica Archangelica L.)
FlavoringAngelica stem oil is an essential oil derived from the stems of Angelica archangelica L., a plant native to northern Europe. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to impart aromatic, spicy-herbaceous characteristics.
Angostura (galipea Offincinalis Hancock)
FlavoringAngostura (Galipea officinalis Hancock) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the bark of a South American tree. It is primarily used to add bitter, aromatic flavoring to beverages, bitters, and food products, and has a long history of use in traditional medicines and culinary applications.
Anise (pimpinella Anisum L.)
FlavoringAnise (Pimpinella anisum L.) is a flavoring agent derived from the seeds of the anise plant, widely used in food and beverages for its distinctive licorice-like taste. It has been designated as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Anise, Oil (pimpinella Anisum L.)
FlavoringAnise oil is a flavoring agent derived from anise seeds (Pimpinella anisum L.), characterized by its distinctive licorice-like taste. It is commonly used in food and beverage products to provide natural flavoring, particularly in alcoholic drinks, confectionery, and baked goods.
Anise, Star (illicium Verum Hook, F.)
FlavoringStar anise (Illicium verum) is a dried, star-shaped fruit from an evergreen tree native to Southwest China and Vietnam. It functions as a natural flavoring agent in food products, providing a distinctive licorice-like taste and aroma to beverages, confections, baked goods, and savory dishes.
Anise, Star, Oil (illicium Verum Hook, F.)
FlavoringStar anise oil is a flavoring agent extracted from the star-shaped fruit of Illicium verum, a tree native to Southeast Asia. It is used in food products to impart a characteristic licorice-like flavor and aroma, commonly appearing in beverages, confections, baked goods, and spice blends.
Anisyl Acetate
FlavoringAnisyl acetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart anise-like or licorice notes. It is a synthetic flavoring ingredient derived from acetic acid and anisyl alcohol, commonly used in beverages, confections, and other food applications.
Anisyl Butyrate
FlavoringAnisyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts anise and licorice-like aromatic notes to food and beverages. It functions as a flavor enhancer and is used in small quantities to create or modify taste profiles in various commercial food products.
Anisyl Formate
FlavoringAnisyl formate is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It imparts a sweet, anise-like aroma and is employed to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in food products.
Annatto, Extract (bixa Orellana L.)
ColorantAnnatto extract is a natural colorant derived from the seeds of the achiote plant (Bixa orellana L.), used primarily to impart yellow, orange, and red hues to foods. It functions as both a coloring agent and flavoring adjuvant in various food products, with no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA databases.
Apple Essence, Natural
FlavoringApple Essence, Natural is a flavoring agent derived from apple sources used to impart apple taste and aroma to food products. It functions as a natural flavoring adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages.
Apricot Kernel, Oil (prunus Armeniaca L.)
FlavoringApricot kernel oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of apricot trees (Prunus armeniaca L.). It is used in food products to impart apricot flavor and aroma in small quantities.
Arabinogalactan
EmulsifierArabinogalactan is a polysaccharide derived from larch wood that functions as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer in food products. It is used to improve texture, maintain consistency, and enhance the shelf stability of various food formulations.
Artemisia (artemisia Spp.)
FlavoringArtemisia refers to plant extracts from species in the Artemisia genus, used as a flavoring agent in food products. These botanical extracts provide aromatic and bitter flavor characteristics derived from traditional culinary herbs.
Artichoke Leaves (cynara Scolymus L.)
FlavoringArtichoke leaves (Cynara scolymus L.) are a plant-derived flavoring agent extracted from the leaves of the common artichoke plant. Used primarily to impart bitter and herbal notes in beverages, foods, and flavor formulations, this ingredient is derived from a botanical source with a long history of culinary use.
Asafetida, Fluid Extract (ferula Assafoetida L.)
FlavoringAsafetida fluid extract is a concentrated flavoring derived from the resin of the Ferula assafoetida plant, traditionally used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. It functions as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent, delivering pungent, sulfurous notes to savory dishes.
Asafetida, Gum (ferula Assafoetida L.)
FlavoringAsafetida gum is a natural resin extracted from Ferula assafoetida plants, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a pungent, onion-like aroma and is commonly used in Asian cuisines, particularly Indian cooking, to enhance savory dishes.
Asafetida, Oil (ferula Assafoetida L.)
FlavoringAsafetida oil is a volatile oil extracted from the resin of Ferula assafoetida, a plant native to Central Asia. Used as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent, it imparts a distinctive savory, umami-like taste commonly found in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Ascorbyl Stearate
AntioxidantAscorbyl stearate is a fat-soluble derivative of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in food products. It prevents oxidation and rancidity in foods containing fats and oils, extending shelf life while maintaining nutritional quality.
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