Safe Food Additives
1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 289–312 of 1,029 safe additives
Bois De Rose, Oil (aniba Rosaeodora Ducke)
FlavoringBois de Rose Oil is a natural essential oil derived from the wood of the Aniba rosaeodora tree native to South America. It is used as a flavoring agent and aromatic adjuvant in food and beverage products.
Borneol
FlavoringBorneol is a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol found in essential oils of camphor, mint, and other plants. It is used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food and beverage products to provide a cooling, minty, or woody taste profile.
Bornyl Acetate
FlavoringBornyl acetate is a naturally derived flavoring compound created by combining borneol with acetic acid. It is used in food products to provide pine, woody, and herbal flavor notes.
Bornyl Formate
FlavoringBornyl formate is a naturally-derived flavoring compound classified as an ester of formic acid and borneol. It is used in food and beverage products to provide minty, camphoraceous, and woody flavor notes.
Bornyl Isovalerate
FlavoringBornyl isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from borneol and isovaleric acid. It is used primarily in food and beverage applications to impart fruity, woody, and herbal flavor notes.
Bornyl Valerate
FlavoringBornyl valerate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from borneol and valeric acid. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to provide spicy, woody, and herbal taste notes to various food and beverage products.
Buckbean Leaves, Extract (menyanthes Trifoliata L.)
FlavoringBuckbean leaves extract is a flavoring agent derived from Menyanthes trifoliata L., an aquatic plant traditionally used in herbal preparations. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring adjuvant to impart bitter and herbal taste characteristics to beverages and food products.
Butadiene-styrene Rubber
OtherButadiene-styrene rubber is a synthetic polymer derived from petroleum that is used as a masticatory substance (chewing gum base component). It provides elasticity and texture to chewing gum products and is not intended to be swallowed.
Butyl Anthranilate
FlavoringButyl anthranilate (CAS 7756-96-9) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It functions as a flavor enhancer and adjuvant, contributing fruity and aromatic notes to various food and beverage products.
Butyl Butyrate
FlavoringButyl butyrate is an organic compound (CAS 109-21-7) used as a flavoring agent in food products to provide fruity, pineapple-like sensory notes. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Butyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringButyl isobutyrate (CAS 97-87-0) is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, apple-like and berry notes and is employed to enhance the sensory profile of beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods.
Butyl Isovalerate
FlavoringButyl isovalerate (CAS 109-19-3) is an ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, apple-like aromatic notes and is employed in beverages, confections, and other processed foods to enhance flavor profiles.
Butyl Phenylacetate
FlavoringButyl phenylacetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products, particularly in beverages and confectionery. It provides fruity and floral aromatic notes and is classified as a flavoring adjuvant by regulatory authorities.
Butyl Propionate
FlavoringButyl propionate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, pineapple-like flavor notes and is employed to enhance or create specific taste profiles in processed foods and beverages.
Butyl Valerate
FlavoringButyl valerate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, apple-like sensory characteristics and is employed in small quantities to enhance the flavor profiles of various processed foods and beverages.
Butyric Acid
FlavoringButyric acid (butanoic acid) is a naturally occurring short-chain fatty acid found in foods like butter and parmesan cheese. It is used in food manufacturing as a flavoring agent, antioxidant, and pH control agent.
Cajeput, Oil (melaleuca Leucadendron L.)
FlavoringCajeput oil is a volatile essential oil derived from the cajeput tree (Melaleuca leucadendron L.), native to Southeast Asia. It is used as a flavoring agent in food products, contributing a characteristic spicy, camphoraceous taste profile.
Calcium Ascorbate
AntioxidantCalcium ascorbate is a mineral salt combining calcium and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) that functions as an antioxidant in food products. It prevents oxidation and color degradation in processed foods while providing supplemental calcium and vitamin C.
Calcium Benzoate
OtherCalcium benzoate is the calcium salt of benzoic acid and functions as an antimicrobial preservative in food and beverages. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds, thereby extending product shelf life and maintaining food safety.
Calcium Bromate
LeaveningCalcium bromate is a leavening agent and dough strengthener used in baking to improve bread quality and texture. It functions by oxidizing gluten proteins, enhancing dough elasticity and gas retention during fermentation and baking.
Calcium Fumarate
NutrientCalcium fumarate is a nutrient supplement derived from fumaric acid and calcium that serves as a source of dietary calcium. It is used in food products to fortify or supplement calcium content and support nutritional requirements.
Calcium Laurate
EmulsifierCalcium laurate is a salt formed from calcium and lauric acid (a fatty acid). It functions as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and lubricant in food products, helping to improve texture and prevent clumping in dry ingredients.
Calcium Pantothenate, Calcium Chloride Double Salt
NutrientCalcium pantothenate calcium chloride double salt is a nutrient supplement form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) combined with calcium chloride. It is used to fortify foods and beverages with this essential B vitamin, supporting energy metabolism and other physiological functions.
Calcium Peroxide
SequestrantCalcium peroxide is an oxidizing agent approved by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) that strengthens dough and treats flour in baking applications. It works by oxidizing flour components to improve dough elasticity and bread quality.
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