Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 337–360 of 1,518 safe additives
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.
Caffeine
FlavoringCaffeine (CAS 58-08-2) is a naturally occurring alkaloid stimulant found in coffee, tea, and cacao that is also synthetically produced for use as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food and beverages. It enhances the sensory profile and perceived taste of products while delivering its characteristic stimulant properties.
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 Acetate
ColorantCalcium acetate (CAS 62-54-4) is a calcium salt of acetic acid used in food processing as a firming agent, pH control agent, and stabilizer. It serves multiple technological functions including texturizing, sequestering, and acting as a processing aid in various food applications.
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 Carbonate
ColorantCalcium carbonate (CAS 471-34-1) is a naturally occurring mineral compound commonly used in food as an anticaking agent, leavening agent, and nutrient supplement. It serves multiple functions including pH control, moisture regulation, and as a source of dietary calcium in fortified foods.
Calcium Caseinate
ColorantCalcium caseinate is a milk-derived protein product made by precipitating casein (milk protein) with calcium. It serves multiple functions in food manufacturing including as a stabilizer, thickener, texturizer, and nutrient fortification ingredient, with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Calcium Chloride
Acidity-regulatorCalcium chloride is an inorganic salt commonly used in food processing as a firming agent, desiccant, and pH regulator. It strengthens cell walls in vegetables and fruits, prevents caking in dry products, and supports various food manufacturing processes.
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