Safe Food Additives
1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 457–480 of 1,029 safe additives
D-pantothenamide
NutrientD-pantothenamide is a form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages. It serves as a precursor to coenzyme A, which is essential for cellular energy metabolism and various biochemical processes in the human body.
D-piperitone
FlavoringD-piperitone (CAS 6091-50-5) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is derived from or chemically similar to compounds found in pepper and other spices, providing peppery and spicy flavor notes to various food applications.
Daidai Peel Oil
FlavoringDaidai peel oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from the peel of the daidai citrus fruit (Citrus aurantium subsp. daidai), native to East Asia. It is used in food and beverage products to impart citrus flavor characteristics.
Dandelion Root, Extract Solid (taraxacum Spp.)
FlavoringDandelion root extract solid is a concentrated flavoring agent derived from taraxacum species plants. It is used in the food industry to impart bitter and herbal notes to beverages, foods, and flavor formulations.
Dandelion, Fluid Extract (taraxacum Spp.)
FlavoringDandelion fluid extract is a concentrated botanical preparation derived from dandelion plants (Taraxacum species), used as a flavoring agent and taste adjuvant in food products. It imparts a bitter, slightly herbaceous flavor profile to beverages, bitters, and other food applications.
Davana Oil (artemesia Pallens Wall.)
FlavoringDavana oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from Artemesia pallens, an aromatic plant native to India. It is used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverage applications, primarily valued for its unique fruity and floral aromatic profile.
Decanal
FlavoringDecanal is a naturally occurring aldehyde compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and citrus-like notes and is derived from or chemically synthesized to replicate flavors found in natural sources.
Decanal Propyleneglycol Acetal
FlavoringDecanal propyleneglycol acetal (CAS 5421-12-5) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry with no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA databases.
Decanoic Acid
FlavoringDecanoic acid is a naturally occurring saturated fatty acid with ten carbon atoms, also known as capric acid. In food products, it functions as a flavor enhancer, flavoring agent, and lubricant or release agent, contributing to food texture and taste profiles.
Decyl Acetate
FlavoringDecyl acetate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.
Decyl Propionate
FlavoringDecyl Propionate (CAS 5454-19-3) is a synthetic chemical compound primarily utilized as a flavoring agent in food products. It is an ester formed from decyl alcohol and propionic acid, contributing a range of fruity, green, or fatty notes to various edible items.
Dehydrated Beets
ColorantDehydrated beets are a natural colorant derived from concentrated beet juice or dried beetroot material, used primarily to impart red and purple hues to food products. As a plant-based coloring agent, dehydrated beets also contribute subtle flavor notes and are employed as a flavoring adjuvant in various food applications.
Dehydrodihydroionone
FlavoringDehydrodihydroionone (CAS 20483-36-7) is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It belongs to the ionone family of flavor compounds and is employed in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in various processed foods and beverages.
Delta-decalactone
FlavoringDelta-decalactone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a fruity, peach-like aroma and taste and is commonly found in processed foods, beverages, and dairy products.
Delta-dodecalactone
FlavoringDelta-dodecalactone is a naturally occurring lactone compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts creamy, fruity, and coconut-like flavor notes and is commonly employed in dairy, beverage, and confectionery applications.
Delta-hexalactone
FlavoringDelta-hexalactone (CAS 823-22-3) is a naturally-occurring lactone compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a creamy, coconut-like aroma and taste enhancement in various processed foods and beverages.
Delta-octalactone
FlavoringDelta-octalactone is a naturally-occurring lactone compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a creamy, coconut-like, and buttery sensory profile and is commonly found in dairy, bakery, and beverage formulations.
Di-n-alkyl(c8-c18 From Coconut Oil) Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
OtherDi-n-alkyl(c8-c18 from coconut oil) dimethyl ammonium chloride is a surface-active agent derived from coconut oil used in food processing. It functions as an antimicrobial and cleaning agent in food manufacturing environments and certain food applications.
Diamyl Ketone
FlavoringDiamyl Ketone, also known as 6-undecanone, is a synthetic and naturally occurring compound primarily used as a flavoring agent in food. It imparts fruity, fatty, and waxy notes, contributing to a wide range of food products. While not FDA-affirmed GRAS, it is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) for its intended use.
Diastase From Aspergillus Oryzae
OtherDiastase from Aspergillus oryzae is an enzyme preparation derived from the fungus Aspergillus oryzae that breaks down starches into simpler sugars. It is commonly used in food manufacturing as a processing aid to improve fermentation, enhance flavor development, and increase digestibility in baked goods, beverages, and other processed foods.
Diethyl Disulfide
FlavoringDiethyl disulfide is an organic sulfur compound naturally found in allium vegetables like garlic and onions, known for its potent, savory, garlic-like aroma. As a flavoring agent, it is synthetically produced for use in foods to impart or enhance savory, meaty, and vegetable notes, and holds FEMA GRAS status.
Diethyl Succinate
FlavoringDiethyl succinate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and wine-like flavor notes and is commonly employed in beverages, confections, and processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
Diethyl Sulfide
FlavoringDiethyl sulfide is an organic compound with a characteristic sulfurous odor used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and sulfur-like notes to processed foods and is typically used in very small quantities to achieve desired flavor profiles.
Diethyl Tartrate
FlavoringDiethyl tartrate is an ester of tartaric acid used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contributes fruity or wine-like notes to beverages and processed foods, enhancing overall flavor profiles.
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