Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
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Ethyl Octanoate
FlavoringEthyl octanoate is a naturally occurring ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, pineapple-like sensory characteristics and is commonly utilized in beverages, confections, and processed foods to enhance taste profiles.
Ethyl Oleate
FlavoringEthyl oleate is a naturally occurring fatty acid ester derived from oleic acid and ethanol. It functions as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products, contributing to taste and aroma profiles in various processed foods and beverages.
Ethyl P-anisate
FlavoringEthyl P-anisate (CAS 94-30-4) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides anise or licorice-like aromatic notes and is employed as a flavoring adjuvant in various food and beverage applications.
Ethyl Palmitate
FlavoringEthyl palmitate is a fatty acid ester used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It occurs naturally in some foods and is employed in small quantities to enhance or modify flavor profiles in various processed foods.
Ethyl Phenylacetate
FlavoringEthyl phenylacetate (CAS 101-97-3) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It imparts fruity, honey-like, and floral notes and is commonly employed in confectionery, beverages, and other processed foods.
Ethyl Propionate
FlavoringEthyl propionate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products, primarily to impart fruity and dairy notes. It occurs naturally in some foods and is utilized in the flavor industry to enhance taste profiles in various processed foods and beverages.
Ethyl Propyl Disulfide
FlavoringEthyl Propyl Disulfide is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides savory, sulfurous flavor notes and is derived from or chemically synthesized to mimic natural flavor compounds found in foods like onions and garlic.
Ethyl Pyruvate
FlavoringEthyl pyruvate is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a fruity, slightly tart taste and is employed in various processed foods and beverages to enhance flavor profiles.
Ethyl Trans-2,cis-4-decadienoate
FlavoringEthyl trans-2,cis-4-decadienoate is a synthetic flavoring compound that mimics natural fruit and vegetable flavors. It is used in small quantities in processed foods and beverages to enhance or create desired taste profiles.
Ethyl Trans-2-decenoate
FlavoringEthyl Trans-2-decenoate is a synthetic flavoring agent primarily used in the food industry to impart fruity, green, or waxy notes. Chemically, it is an ester also found naturally in various fruits. It is widely recognized as safe for its intended use by expert panels and has no reported adverse events or recalls.
Ethyl Trans-4-decenoate
FlavoringEthyl Trans-4-decenoate is a synthetic flavoring agent primarily used in the food industry to impart desirable taste and aroma characteristics. This ester contributes to a complex flavor profile often described as fruity, waxy, or peach-like. While not formally listed as FDA GRAS, it is recognized as safe by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA GRAS 3804) and has been evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) with no safety concerns at estimated intake levels.
Ethyl Valerate
FlavoringEthyl valerate is a volatile organic compound with a fruity, apple-like aroma used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It functions to enhance or create fruity flavor profiles in processed foods and is utilized in the flavor industry as a synthetic flavoring adjuvant.
Ethyl Vanillin
FlavoringEthyl vanillin is a synthetic flavoring compound that mimics the taste of natural vanilla but is approximately 3-4 times more potent. It is used in food and beverages to provide vanilla flavor at lower concentrations than natural vanillin.
Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether
FlavoringEthylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether, also known as 2-Phenoxyethanol, is a chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It is valued for its faint, pleasant, rose-like, or honey-like aroma, contributing to various flavor profiles at low concentrations. While not specifically listed in the U.S. FDA's official GRAS regulations, it is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) for its intended flavoring uses and has been approved by European and international regulatory bodies.
Ethylene Oxide Polymer
StabilizerEthylene Oxide Polymer (CAS 9002-90-8) refers to a broad class of synthetic polymers formed from ethylene oxide monomers, with Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs) being the most common food-relevant examples. These polymers are primarily used in food as stabilizers or thickeners, contributing to product texture, consistency, and shelf-life.
Eucalyptol
FlavoringEucalyptol (1,8-cineole) is a naturally occurring organic compound found in eucalyptus oil and other plants, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides a cooling, minty taste characteristic of eucalyptus and is generally recognized for use in limited food applications.
Eucalyptus, Oil (eucalyptus Globulus Labille)
FlavoringEucalyptus oil (Eucalyptus globulus Labille) is a volatile essential oil extracted from eucalyptus tree leaves, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a distinctive minty, cooling taste and aroma to beverages, confections, and other food items.
Eugenol
FlavoringEugenol is a naturally occurring organic compound derived primarily from clove oil and other plant sources. It functions as a flavoring agent in food products, providing characteristic spice and clove-like taste notes.
Eugenyl Acetate
FlavoringEugenyl acetate (CAS 93-28-7) is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a clove-like, spicy aromatic note and is utilized in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food and beverage applications.
Eugenyl Benzoate
FlavoringEugenyl benzoate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from eugenol and benzoic acid. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to impart spice and clove-like aromatic notes to various food and beverage products.
Farnesol
FlavoringFarnesol is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a flavoring agent that contributes fruity, floral, and woody aromatic notes to food products. It is used in very small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods.
Fatty Acids
LubricantFatty acids are organic compounds derived from natural sources that function as lubricants and release agents in food manufacturing. They help prevent sticking and improve the processing efficiency of food products during production.
Fennel, Common (foeniculum Vulgare Mill.)
FlavoringFennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the fennel plant, commonly used to impart anise-like flavor to foods and beverages. It is recognized as a traditional culinary and medicinal herb with a long history of use in food preparation.
Fennel, Sweet (foeniculum Vulgare Mill. Var. Dulce (d.c.) Alef.)
FlavoringSweet fennel is a natural flavoring agent derived from the fennel plant (Foeniculum vulgare Mill. var. dulce), known for its characteristic licorice-like taste. It is used in food and beverage manufacturing to provide distinctive flavor profiles in products such as candies, baked goods, beverages, and seasonings.
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