Safe Food Additives
1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 673–696 of 1,029 safe additives
Grapefruit, Oil (citrus Paradisi Macf.)
FlavoringGrapefruit 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.
Grapefruit, Oil, Terpeneless (citrus Paradisi)
OtherGrapefruit 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.
Guaiac Wood, Oil (guaiacum Spp.)
FlavoringGuaiac 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.
Guaiacol
FlavoringGuaiacol 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.
Guaiene
FlavoringGuaiene 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.
Guarana Seed, Extract
FlavoringGuarana 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.
Guava (psidium Spp.)
FlavoringGuava (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.
Heptyl Acetate
FlavoringHeptyl 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.
Heptyl Butyrate
FlavoringHeptyl 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.
Hexane
SolventHexane 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).
Hexanoic Acid
FlavoringHexanoic 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.
Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate
FlavoringHexyl 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.
Hexyl Acetate
FlavoringHexyl 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.
Hexyl Alcohol
FlavoringHexyl 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.
Hexyl Benzoate
FlavoringHexyl 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.
Hexyl Formate
FlavoringHexyl 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.
Hexyl Heptanoate
FlavoringHexyl 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.
Hexyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringHexyl 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.
Hexyl Propionate
FlavoringHexyl 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.
Hickory Smoke Dist.
FlavoringHickory 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.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
SweetenerHigh 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.
Hops Extract, Modified
FlavoringHops 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.
Hops, Extract (humulus Lupulus L.)
FlavoringHops 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.
Hops, Extract Solid (humulus Lupulus L.)
FlavoringHops 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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