Safe Food Additives
1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 529–552 of 1,029 safe additives
Ethyl 5-hydroxyoctanoate
FlavoringEthyl 5-hydroxyoctanoate is a synthetic flavoring agent, categorized as an ester, used to impart fruity and creamy notes to various food products. While not explicitly listed as FDA GRAS, its safety for use as a flavoring agent has been evaluated by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA), which determined it to be GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe), a determination generally accepted by the FDA. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also assessed its safety, concluding no safety concern at current use levels.
Ethyl Acetate
ColorantEthyl acetate is a volatile organic compound commonly used as a solvent and flavoring agent in food manufacturing. It functions to dissolve and extract flavoring compounds, and may contribute coloring properties in certain food applications.
Ethyl Acetoacetate Ethyleneglycol Ketal
FlavoringEthyl Acetoacetate Ethyleneglycol Ketal is a synthetic organic compound primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry. It is valued for contributing specific aromatic notes to a wide range of food products, typically in very small quantities. This additive's safety for use as a flavoring has been evaluated by scientific bodies in both the United States and Europe.
Ethyl Alcohol
EmulsifierEthyl alcohol (ethanol) is a naturally occurring organic compound commonly used in food products as an antimicrobial agent, solvent, and flavor enhancer. It functions to preserve foods, dissolve flavorings and other ingredients, and improve product stability.
Ethyl Anthranilate
FlavoringEthyl anthranilate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products, primarily to impart grape and fruity notes. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has no reported adverse events or product recalls associated with its use.
Ethyl Benzoate
FlavoringEthyl benzoate is an organic compound belonging to the benzoate ester class used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, wine-like, and floral notes to beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods.
Ethyl Benzoylacetate
FlavoringEthyl benzoylacetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and sweet aromatic notes to beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods.
Ethyl Brassylate
FlavoringEthyl brassylate (CAS 105-95-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fatty, waxy, and creamy taste notes in food products. It is employed in small quantities as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance or modify the sensory profile of various food and beverage applications.
Ethyl Butyrate
FlavoringEthyl butyrate is a volatile organic compound naturally found in fruits and used as a synthetic flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, pineapple-like aroma and taste characteristics to beverages, baked goods, and confections.
Ethyl Cinnamate
FlavoringEthyl cinnamate is an organic ester compound derived from cinnamic acid that functions as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a sweet, cinnamon-like taste and aroma, and is used in small quantities to enhance the flavor profile of various food and beverage applications.
Ethyl Cis-3-hexenoate
FlavoringEthyl Cis-3-hexenoate is a synthetic ester primarily used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It imparts desirable green, fruity notes, often described as apple, pear, kiwi, or strawberry, to a wide range of food products. While also found naturally in some fruits, its synthetic form is commonly utilized to achieve consistent flavor profiles.
Ethyl Cis-4-octenoate
FlavoringEthyl cis-4-octenoate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and fresh flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in various processed foods and beverages.
Ethyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate
FlavoringEthyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate is a synthetic chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It is valued for its ability to impart fruity, sweet, and often floral or waxy notes to a range of foods and beverages. While not classified as FDA GRAS, its use as a flavoring ingredient has a history of zero reported adverse events or recalls.
Ethyl Decanoate
FlavoringEthyl Decanoate (CAS 110-38-3) is an organic ester primarily used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, waxy, and wine-like notes, enhancing the aroma and taste of various beverages, confectioneries, and baked goods. Its primary function is to contribute to desirable flavor profiles in finished food items.
Ethyl Furfuryl Ether
FlavoringEthyl Furfuryl Ether (CAS 6270-56-0) is a synthetic organic compound primarily utilized in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It contributes fruity and ethereal notes to various food products and has been affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA). This additive has no reported adverse events or recalls to the FDA.
Ethyl Heptanoate
FlavoringEthyl Heptanoate is an ester that occurs naturally in various fruits and fermented products, and is also synthetically produced for commercial use. It functions primarily as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, imparting desirable fruity, wine-like, and cognac notes. While not formally affirmed as GRAS by the FDA, it is considered safe by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and has been evaluated by international regulatory bodies.
Ethyl Hexanoate
FlavoringEthyl Hexanoate, also known as ethyl caproate, is an ester compound widely used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages. It imparts fruity, often pineapple-like or apple-like, notes and occurs naturally in various fruits and alcoholic beverages. While not on the official FDA GRAS list, it is affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) for its intended use.
Ethyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringEthyl Isobutyrate (CAS No. 97-62-1) is a synthetic flavoring agent, categorized as an ester, known for its distinct fruity, pineapple, or rum-like aroma. It is widely used in the food industry to impart or enhance these specific flavor notes in various products. Regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA have evaluated its safety for use as a food additive.
Ethyl Isovalerate
FlavoringEthyl Isovalerate (CAS 108-64-5) is a synthetic ester commonly used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is recognized for its distinctive fruity, apple, and pineapple-like aroma and taste. Its primary function is to impart or enhance these specific sweet and fruity notes in a wide range of foods and beverages.
Ethyl Lactate
FlavoringEthyl Lactate (CAS 97-64-3) is an organic ester derived from lactic acid and ethanol, naturally found in various fermented products like wine and fruits. It is primarily utilized in the food industry as a flavoring agent, imparting mild, sweet, fruity, and creamy notes to a wide range of products.
Ethyl Laurate
FlavoringEthyl Laurate is an ester formed from ethanol and lauric acid, widely used in the food industry as a flavoring agent. It imparts fruity, floral, and waxy notes to various food products. Although not officially designated as FDA GRAS, it has been evaluated by international bodies for its safety as a flavoring.
Ethyl Levulinate
FlavoringEthyl Levulinate is an organic ester with a fruity, sweet, caramelic, and rum-like aroma, primarily used as a flavoring agent in a variety of food products. It occurs naturally in some fruits and alcoholic beverages and is synthetically produced for commercial food applications. Its main function in food is to impart or enhance desirable flavor notes.
Ethyl Levulinate Propyleneglycol Ketal
FlavoringEthyl Levulinate Propyleneglycol Ketal is a synthetic flavoring agent or adjuvant used in the food industry to impart desirable aroma and taste characteristics. Chemically, it is a ketal formed from ethyl levulinate and propylene glycol, commonly employed to provide sweet, fruity, or rum-like notes in various food products.
Ethyl Linalyl Ether
FlavoringEthyl Linalyl Ether is a synthetic flavoring agent recognized for its fresh, floral, citrusy, and slightly woody aroma profile. Primarily used in the food industry, it serves as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to impart or enhance specific taste and aroma characteristics in various food products. While not specifically listed as GRAS by the FDA, its safety for use as a flavoring has been affirmed by an expert panel under the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
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