Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 289–312 of 1,518 safe additives
Balm Leaves, Extract (melissa Officinalis L.)
FlavoringBalm leaves extract (Melissa officinalis L.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from lemon balm plant material. It is used in food and beverage products to impart a mild lemon-like flavor and aroma, and is generally recognized as safe in traditional culinary applications.
Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.)
FlavoringBalm oil (melissa officinalis L.) is a natural flavoring extract derived from lemon balm plant leaves, used primarily as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It imparts a mild lemon-like taste and aroma to various food applications.
Balsam Fir, Oil (abies Balsamea (l.) Mill.)
FlavoringBalsam Fir Oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the needles and twigs of the balsam fir tree (Abies balsamea). It is used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart a fresh, coniferous, woody taste characteristic of the plant.
Balsam, Peru, Oil (myroxylon Pereirae Klotzsch)
FlavoringPeru balsam oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the resin of the Myroxylon pereirae tree native to Central America. It is used in food and beverage products to impart warm, vanilla-like, and spicy flavor notes.
Basil (ocimum Basilicum L.)
FlavoringBasil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is a culinary herb from the mint family used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It provides characteristic aromatic and taste properties to various cuisines and food applications without synthetic chemical modification.
Basil Bush (ocimum Minimum L.)
FlavoringBasil Bush (Ocimum minimum L.) is a culinary herb variety used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and contributes aromatic, slightly peppery notes to culinary applications.
Basil, Extract (ocimum Basilicum L.)
FlavoringBasil Extract is a flavoring agent derived from the basil plant (Ocimum basilicum L.) through extraction processes. It is used in food manufacturing to impart basil flavor to various food and beverage products.
Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum L.)
EmulsifierBasil oil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is an essential oil derived from the basil plant, used in food as both a flavoring agent and emulsifier. It contains volatile aromatic compounds that provide the characteristic basil flavor while helping to stabilize oil-water mixtures in food formulations.
Basil, Oleoresin (ocimum Basilicum L.)
FlavoringBasil oleoresin is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from basil leaves (Ocimum basilicum L.) that captures the plant's essential oils and flavor compounds. It is used as a flavoring agent in food products to provide authentic basil taste without requiring fresh herbs.
Bay (laurus Nobilis L.)
FlavoringBay leaf (Laurus nobilis L.) is a culinary herb derived from the Mediterranean laurel tree, used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a distinctive aromatic, slightly bitter taste and is commonly used in soups, stews, sauces, and processed foods.
Bay Leaves, Sweet, Extract (laurus Nobilis L.)
FlavoringBay leaves sweet extract is a flavoring agent derived from the leaves of Laurus nobilis L., commonly known as the bay laurel plant. It is used in food products to impart characteristic bay leaf flavor and aroma without requiring whole leaf inclusion.
Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis L.)
FlavoringBay Leaves, Sweet, Oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves of Laurus nobilis L., commonly known as bay laurel. It is used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart a characteristic warm, slightly bitter aromatic taste typical of bay leaves.
Bay Leaves, West Indian, Extract (pimenta Acris Kostel)
FlavoringBay Leaves, West Indian Extract (Pimenta acris Kostel) is a natural flavoring agent derived from West Indian bay leaves. It is used in food manufacturing to impart aromatic, spicy flavor characteristics to various food products.
Bay Leaves, West Indian, Oil (pimenta Racemosa (mill.) J.w. Moore)
FlavoringBay Leaves, West Indian, Oil is an essential oil extracted from Pimenta racemosa, a tropical plant native to the Caribbean. Used as a flavoring agent in food products, it imparts aromatic, spice-like notes and is derived through steam distillation or solvent extraction of plant material.
Beeswax
FlavoringBeeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees, used in food as a flavoring agent, lubricant, and surface-finishing agent. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has no associated recalls.
Beeswax, Bleached
FlavoringBleached beeswax (CAS 8006-40-4) is a purified, whitened form of natural beeswax used as a flavoring agent and surface coating in food products. It functions primarily as a glazing agent and adjuvant in confectionery and other food applications.
Bentonite
StabilizerBentonite is a naturally occurring clay mineral composed primarily of montmorillonite that functions as a stabilizer, thickener, and processing aid in food production. It is used to clarify beverages, strengthen dough, and treat flour by improving texture and shelf stability.
Benzaldehyde
FlavoringBenzaldehyde is an organic compound that occurs naturally in many foods and is used as a flavoring agent to impart almond, cherry, and other fruit notes. While not formally affirmed as GRAS by the FDA, it has a long history of use in food with no reported adverse events in the FDA database.
Benzoic Acid
FlavoringBenzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound used in food preservation to inhibit microbial growth and extend shelf life. It functions as an antimicrobial agent, flavoring adjuvant, and pH control agent in a wide range of food and beverage products.
Benzoin, Resin (styrax Spp.)
FlavoringBenzoin resin is a natural balsamic resin derived from styrax trees, used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It imparts vanilla-like and sweet aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other food applications.
Benzoyl Peroxide
ColorantBenzoyl peroxide is a chemical compound used as a flour treating agent and colorant in food production. It works by bleaching and maturing flour, improving its baking properties and appearance while being gradually broken down during processing.
Benzyl Acetate
FlavoringBenzyl acetate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in many fruits and is valued in the food industry for imparting fruity, floral notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Benzyl Alcohol
FlavoringBenzyl alcohol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and solvent in food and beverage products. It occurs naturally in many fruits and fermented foods, and serves primarily to enhance flavor profiles and improve product stability in formulations.
Benzyl Benzoate
FlavoringBenzyl benzoate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and solvent in food applications. It contributes fruity and aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods while also serving as a vehicle for other flavor compounds.
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