Safe Food Additives
1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
Showing 697–720 of 1,029 safe additives
Hops, Oil (humulus Lupulus L.)
FlavoringHops oil (Humulus lupulus L.) is a natural flavoring extract derived from hop plant cones, commonly used in brewing and beverages to impart bitter, floral, and herbal flavor notes. It functions as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products.
Horehound Extract (marrubium Vulgare L.)
FlavoringHorehound extract is a flavoring agent derived from the horehound plant (Marrubium vulgare L.), used to impart a distinctive bitter, herbal taste to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in confectionery, beverages, and other food applications.
Horseradish (armoracia Lapathifolia Gilib.)
FlavoringHorseradish (Armoracia lapathifolia) is a pungent root vegetable used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It provides characteristic sharp, spicy taste notes and has been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Horseradish Oil
FlavoringHorseradish Oil is a flavoring agent derived from horseradish plants, used to impart pungent, spicy flavoring characteristics to food products. It functions as a natural flavoring adjuvant in various culinary and processed food applications.
Hydroxycitronellal
FlavoringHydroxycitronellal (CAS 107-75-5) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It is employed to provide fruity, floral, and citrus-like aromatic notes in various food applications.
Hydroxycitronellol
FlavoringHydroxycitronellol (CAS 107-74-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes to food and beverage products. This colorless to pale yellow liquid functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.
Hydroxylated Lecithin
EmulsifierHydroxylated lecithin is a modified form of lecithin, a naturally-derived emulsifier produced by treating soy or sunflower lecithin with hydrogen. It is widely used in food manufacturing to improve texture, stability, and consistency in products ranging from chocolates to baked goods.
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
EmulsifierHydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a chemically modified plant-derived polymer used in food manufacturing as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener. It helps maintain texture and consistency in various processed foods by preventing separation of ingredients.
Hyssop (hyssopus Officinalis L.)
FlavoringHyssop (Hyssopus officinalis L.) is a flavoring agent derived from an aromatic herb in the mint family. It is used in food and beverage products to provide herbal, slightly minty flavor characteristics.
Hyssop, Extract (hyssopus Officinalis L.)
FlavoringHyssop extract is a flavoring agent derived from the hyssopus officinalis plant, used to impart herbal and minty notes to food and beverages. It is not approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Hyssop, Oil (hyssopus Officinalis L.)
FlavoringHyssop oil is an essential oil derived from the hyssop plant (Hyssopus officinalis L.), used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides a minty, slightly bitter taste and aromatic properties to various food products.
Immortelle, Extract (helichrysum Angustifolium Dc.)
FlavoringImmortelle extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the Helichrysum angustifolium plant, commonly known as curry plant or immortelle flower. It is used in food and beverage products to provide distinctive floral and herbal notes to flavor formulations.
Insoluble Glucose Isomerase Enzyme Preparations
OtherInsoluble Glucose Isomerase Enzyme Preparations are immobilized enzyme catalysts derived from microbial sources, primarily used in high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) production to convert glucose into fructose. These preparations enable efficient, continuous industrial sweetener manufacturing while minimizing enzyme contamination in final products.
Invert Sugar Syrup
FlavoringInvert sugar syrup is a liquid sweetener produced by breaking down sucrose into glucose and fructose through hydrolysis. It functions as a nutritive sweetener, humectant, and flavoring agent in numerous food and beverage products, helping maintain moisture and enhance sweetness.
Invertase From Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
StabilizerInvertase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae is an enzyme derived from baker's yeast that catalyzes the breakdown of sucrose into glucose and fructose. It functions as a processing aid and stabilizer in food manufacturing, particularly in confectionery and beverage production.
Ion Exchange Membranes
OtherIon exchange membranes are synthetic polymer materials used as processing aids in food production to separate, purify, or treat food components during manufacturing. They function by selectively allowing certain ions or molecules to pass through while blocking others, helping remove impurities, adjust mineral content, or concentrate food products.
Ion Exchange Resin
OtherIon exchange resin is a processing aid used in food manufacturing to remove unwanted ions and impurities from liquids, particularly in water treatment and juice processing. It functions as a filter material that helps purify food products without becoming part of the final product.
Iron-choline Citrate Complex
NutrientIron-choline citrate complex is an organic compound combining iron, choline, and citric acid that functions as a nutrient supplement in food and beverage products. It is used to fortify foods with bioavailable iron and choline, essential nutrients for human health and metabolic function.
Isoamyl Acetate
FlavoringIsoamyl acetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products, commonly known for its characteristic banana-like aroma. It occurs naturally in fruits and is synthetically produced for use in beverages, confectionery, and other food applications.
Isoamyl Benzoate
FlavoringIsoamyl benzoate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, banana-like aromatic notes and is utilized in various processed foods and beverages to enhance flavor profiles.
Isoamyl Butyrate
FlavoringIsoamyl butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, banana-like taste and aroma to food and beverage products. It is classified as a flavoring agent and is used in small quantities to enhance product palatability.
Isoamyl Formate
FlavoringIsoamyl formate (CAS 110-45-2) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, rum-like sensory characteristics and is employed in small quantities to enhance the flavor profile of beverages, confectionery, and other food applications.
Isoamyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringIsoamyl isobutyrate (CAS 2050-01-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, berry-like notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance taste profiles in various processed foods.
Isoamyl Isothiocyanate
FlavoringIsoamyl isothiocyanate (CAS 628-03-5) is an organic compound belonging to the isothiocyanate family, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes a pungent, mustard-like or horseradish-like taste and aroma characteristic of cruciferous vegetables.
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