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1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.

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Grapefruit, Oil (citrus Paradisi Macf.)

Flavoring

Grapefruit oil is a natural flavoring agent extracted from the peel of grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) through cold pressing or steam distillation. It is used in food and beverage products to impart a characteristic citrus flavor and aroma.

CAS 8016-20-4View
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Grapefruit, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Paradisi)

Other

Grapefruit oil, terpeneless is a concentrated flavoring extract derived from grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) with volatile terpene compounds removed. It is used in food manufacturing as a flavoring agent to impart grapefruit taste and aroma to beverages, confections, and other food products.

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Guaiac Wood, Oil (guaiacum Spp.)

Flavoring

Guaiac wood oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from guaiacum species trees, primarily used to impart woody and spicy flavor notes in food and beverage products. It has no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA databases and is recognized as a flavoring substance in food applications.

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Guaiacol

Flavoring

Guaiacol is a naturally occurring organic compound with a smoky, spice-like flavor profile used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is found in wood smoke, certain plants, and is produced during food processing techniques like smoking and roasting.

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Guaiene

Flavoring

Guaiene is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes woody, spicy, and herbal notes to various foods and beverages, and is derived from or chemically synthesized to replicate flavors found in natural sources.

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Guarana Seed, Extract

Flavoring

Guarana seed extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the seeds of Paullinia cupana, a climbing plant native to the Amazon basin. It is used in the food industry primarily to impart a characteristic bitter, slightly astringent flavor to beverages and food products, and is often associated with its natural caffeine content.

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Guava (psidium Spp.)

Flavoring

Guava (Psidium spp.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the tropical guava fruit, used to impart guava flavor in beverages, confections, and other food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or create fruit-based taste profiles in processed foods.

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Heptyl Acetate

Flavoring

Heptyl acetate is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, pear-like aromatic notes and is commonly found in various processed foods and beverages.

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Heptyl Butyrate

Flavoring

Heptyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as an ester that imparts fruity, apple-like sensory notes to food products. It is used in very small quantities as a flavoring agent in processed foods and beverages where it contributes to desired taste profiles.

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Hexane

Solvent

Hexane is a volatile organic solvent derived from crude oil that is used in food processing to extract oils and fats from seeds and other plant materials. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and is not designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).

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Hexanoic Acid

Flavoring

Hexanoic acid, also known as caproic acid, is a naturally occurring short-chain fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic pungent, slightly rancid dairy-like odor and taste, commonly found in cheese, fermented foods, and other dairy products.

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Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate

Flavoring

Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and sweet notes to food and beverage products. It belongs to the ester class of flavor chemicals and is utilized in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in processed foods.

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Hexyl Acetate

Flavoring

Hexyl acetate (CAS 142-92-7) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, apple-like sensory characteristics and is employed in various processed foods and beverages to enhance flavor profiles.

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Hexyl Alcohol

Flavoring

Hexyl alcohol is a six-carbon primary alcohol used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contributes fruity, floral, and herbal notes to beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.

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Hexyl Benzoate

Flavoring

Hexyl benzoate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, berry-like aromatic characteristics and is employed in beverages, confections, and other processed foods to enhance taste profiles.

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Hexyl Formate

Flavoring

Hexyl formate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, apple-like aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various food and beverage applications.

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Hexyl Heptanoate

Flavoring

Hexyl heptanoate (CAS 1119-06-8) is a synthetic 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 flavor profiles in various food applications.

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Hexyl Isobutyrate

Flavoring

Hexyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and sweet notes in food products. It is an ester commonly employed in beverages, confections, and flavored foods to enhance taste profiles.

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Hexyl Propionate

Flavoring

Hexyl propionate (CAS 2445-76-3) is a synthetic ester flavoring compound used to impart fruity, apple-like, and tropical fruit notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance or modify the sensory profile of processed foods.

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Hickory Smoke Dist.

Flavoring

Hickory Smoke Dist. (CAS 74113-74-9) is a flavoring agent derived from hickory wood smoke, used to impart authentic smoky flavor to processed foods. It is a concentrated distillate of smoke compounds rather than direct smoke application, commonly found in meat products, sauces, and seasonings.

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High Fructose Corn Syrup

Sweetener

High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener derived from corn starch through enzymatic processing, containing approximately 55% fructose and 42% glucose. It is widely used in beverages, baked goods, and processed foods as a cost-effective alternative to sucrose.

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Hops Extract, Modified

Flavoring

Hops Extract, Modified is a flavoring agent derived from hops plants (Humulus lupulus) that has been chemically or physically processed to enhance its flavoring properties. It is primarily used in beverages, particularly beer and non-alcoholic drinks, to impart characteristic bitter and aromatic notes.

CAS 8016-25-9View
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Hops, Extract (humulus Lupulus L.)

Flavoring

Hops Extract is a flavoring agent derived from the hop plant (Humulus lupulus L.), commonly used to impart bitter and aromatic characteristics to beverages, particularly beer. It contains naturally occurring compounds including alpha acids, beta acids, and essential oils that contribute to distinctive flavor profiles.

CAS 8060-28-4View
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Hops, Extract Solid (humulus Lupulus L.)

Flavoring

Hops extract solid is a concentrated flavoring ingredient derived from the hop plant (Humulus lupulus L.), commonly used to impart characteristic bitter and aromatic notes in beverages, particularly beer. It functions as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food and beverage production.

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