Safe Food Additives
1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 481–504 of 1,029 safe additives
Diethylaminoethanol
OtherDiethylaminoethanol (DEAE) is an organic compound primarily used as a boiler water additive in industrial food processing equipment rather than as a direct food ingredient. It functions to prevent corrosion and scale buildup in steam generation systems used in food manufacturing facilities.
Dihydrocarveol
FlavoringDihydrocarveol is a naturally-derived flavoring compound classified as a terpenoid alcohol. It is used in food and beverage products to impart minty, herbal, and spice-like flavor notes.
Diisobutyl Adipate
FlavoringDiisobutyl Adipate, with CAS Number 141-04-8, is a synthetic chemical compound used primarily in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is an ester derived from adipic acid and isobutyl alcohol, known for contributing to various flavor profiles.
Dill (anethum Graveolens L.)
FlavoringDill (Anethum graveolens L.) is a culinary herb derived from the dill plant, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic fresh, slightly tangy taste and aroma commonly found in pickled vegetables, seasonings, and various prepared foods.
Dill Seed Oil(anethum Sowa Roxb.)
FlavoringDill seed oil is an essential oil extracted from the seeds of Anethum sowa Roxb., a plant native to South Asia. It is used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart dill's characteristic aromatic and slightly bitter taste profile.
Dill Seed, Indian (anethum Spp.)
FlavoringDill seed from Indian anethum species is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of the dill plant. It is used to impart characteristic dill flavor to various food products and has been designated as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Dimethyl Dicarbonate
OtherDimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC) is a antimicrobial agent used primarily to preserve beverages by reducing microbial contamination. It rapidly hydrolyzes in aqueous solutions and does not leave residues in final products.
Dimethyl Succinate
FlavoringDimethyl Succinate, also known by its CAS number 106-65-0, is a diester of succinic acid and methanol, primarily used in the food industry as a flavoring agent. It contributes fruity, sweet, and solvent-like notes to various food products, enhancing their overall palatability.
Dimethylpolysiloxane
LubricantDimethylpolysiloxane is a silicone-based lubricant and release agent approved by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). It is used in food processing to prevent foaming and reduce sticking in cooking oils and other food applications.
Dipropyl Trisulfide
FlavoringDipropyl trisulfide is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, sulfurous, and onion/garlic-like flavor characteristics to various food applications.
Disodium Citrate
StabilizerDisodium Citrate is a disodium salt of citric acid, commonly used in the food industry as a stabilizer and thickener. Its primary function is to maintain the desired texture and consistency of food products, as well as to regulate pH and act as an emulsifying agent.
Disodium Guanylate
FlavoringDisodium guanylate (also known as disodium 5'-guanylate or GMP) is a nucleotide-based flavoring agent derived from natural sources like yeast and fish. It is commonly used in combination with monosodium glutamate (MSG) to enhance umami taste in processed foods, seasonings, and savory products.
Disodium Inosinate
FlavoringDisodium inosinate (IMP) is a nucleotide-based flavor enhancer derived from natural sources like yeast and fish. It works synergistically with monosodium glutamate (MSG) to amplify umami taste perception in processed foods, beverages, and seasonings.
Dittany Of Crete (origanum Dictamnus L.)
FlavoringDittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus L.) is a culinary herb native to the Mediterranean region used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a distinctive aromatic, slightly bitter taste and is traditionally employed in herbal teas, liqueurs, and Mediterranean cuisine.
Dl-alanine
FlavoringDL-alanine is a racemic mixture of amino acids used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products. It enhances taste profiles and is utilized in various processed foods and beverages to improve palatability.
Dl-camphor
FlavoringDL-camphor is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from or chemically identical to the natural compound found in camphor oil. It is used in small quantities in food and beverages to impart a characteristic cooling, minty flavor profile.
Dl-citronellol
FlavoringDL-citronellol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides a floral, rose-like aroma and taste that enhances the sensory profile of various food products.
Dl-isomenthone
FlavoringDL-isomenthone is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from menthol that provides minty and cooling sensory properties to food and beverage products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance taste profiles in various consumer foods.
Dl-valine
FlavoringDL-valine is a synthetic amino acid used as a flavoring agent and nutrient supplement in food products. It is the racemic mixture of both D and L forms of the amino acid valine, an essential amino acid important for protein synthesis and muscle metabolism.
Dodecyl Gallate
AntioxidantDodecyl gallate is a synthetic antioxidant compound derived from gallic acid that prevents oxidation and spoilage in processed foods. It is approved as a food additive by the FDA and used to extend shelf life in various food products containing oils and fats.
Dodecyl Lactate
FlavoringDodecyl Lactate (CAS 6283-92-7) is a synthetic organic compound functioning as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food. It is an ester known for imparting creamy, fatty, or fruity notes to various food products. While not FDA GRAS, it is affirmed GRAS by FEMA and evaluated by JECFA and EFSA with no safety concerns at typical use levels.
Edta, Disodium Iron
StabilizerDisodium iron EDTA is a chelate compound that binds iron to improve stability and prevent oxidation in food products. It functions as a sequestrant and stabilizer, commonly used in fortified foods and beverages to enhance shelf life while delivering bioavailable iron.
Edta, Tetrasodium
OtherTetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent and cleaning compound primarily used in industrial food processing equipment maintenance rather than as a direct food ingredient. It functions as a boiler water additive and surface cleaning agent to prevent mineral buildup and corrosion in food manufacturing facilities.
Egg White Lysozyme
OtherEgg white lysozyme is a naturally occurring antimicrobial enzyme derived from chicken egg whites that inhibits bacterial growth. It is used as a food preservative to extend shelf life and maintain food safety in various products.
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