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1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.

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Fungal Pectinase

Other

Fungal pectinase is an enzyme derived from fungal sources that breaks down pectin, a naturally occurring polysaccharide in plant cell walls. It is used in food processing to improve juice clarity, extract yields, and texture modification in various beverages and food products.

CAS 977033-80-9View
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Furcelleran

Other

Furcelleran is a natural polysaccharide extracted from red algae (Furcellaria lumbricalis) that functions as a processing aid and gelling agent in food production. It is structurally similar to carrageenan and is used to improve texture and stability in various food products.

CAS 9000-21-9View
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Furcelleran, Calcium Salt Of

Emulsifier

Furcelleran, calcium salt of (also known as furcellaran or furcelleran) is a natural polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed that functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener in food products. It is chemically similar to carrageenan and is used to improve texture and shelf stability in various processed foods.

CAS 88845-49-2View
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Furcelleran, Potassium Salt Of

Emulsifier

Furcelleran, potassium salt of is a natural polysaccharide derived from red algae used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener in food products. It functions similarly to carrageenan and helps maintain texture and consistency in various food applications.

CAS 92880-86-9View
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Furcelleran, Sodium Salt Of

Emulsifier

Furcelleran, sodium salt of is a natural polysaccharide derived from red seaweed used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener in food products. It functions similarly to carrageenan and helps maintain texture and consistency in various processed foods.

CAS 92880-87-0View
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Furfural

Flavoring

Furfural (CAS 98-01-1) is an organic compound derived from pentose sugars that functions as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts nutty, roasted, and caramel-like flavors and is naturally present in many foods including coffee, bread, and beer.

CAS 98-01-1View
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Furfuryl Alcohol

Flavoring

Furfuryl alcohol is an organic compound derived from plant-based materials that functions as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has not been associated with any reported adverse events in the food supply.

CAS 98-00-0View
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Furfuryl Formate

Flavoring

Furfuryl formate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and caramel-like aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods.

CAS 13493-97-5View
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Fusel Oil, Refined

Flavoring

Fusel oil, refined (CAS 8013-75-0) is a byproduct of alcoholic fermentation consisting of higher alcohols and esters. It is used as a flavoring agent to impart fruity, brandy-like notes in food and beverage products.

CAS 8013-75-0View
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Galanga, Greater (alpinia Galanga Willd)

Flavoring

Greater galanga is a rhizome from the Alpinia galanga plant native to Southeast Asia, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a warm, slightly peppery taste with aromatic complexity and is commonly found in Asian cuisines and spice blends.

CAS 977050-77-3View
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Galangal Root (alpinia Spp.)

Flavoring

Galangal root is a rhizome from plants in the Alpinia species, native to Southeast Asia. It functions as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products, imparting a warm, spicy, slightly citrusy taste similar to ginger but with distinct aromatic properties.

CAS 977038-75-7View
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Galangal Root, Oil (alpinia Spp.)

Flavoring

Galangal root oil is an essential oil derived from plants of the Alpinia genus, used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides a warm, spicy-citrus flavor profile and is obtained through extraction methods from dried galangal rhizomes.

CAS 8024-40-6View
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Galbanum, Oil (ferula Spp.)

Flavoring

Galbanum oil is a natural flavoring agent derived from ferula species plants, traditionally used in food and fragrance applications. It functions as a flavor enhancer and flavoring adjuvant, contributing green, herbal, and slightly musty notes to food products.

CAS 8023-91-4View
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Galbanum, Resin (ferula Spp.)

Flavoring

Galbanum resin is a natural flavoring agent derived from ferula plants, used primarily as a flavor enhancer and flavoring adjuvant in food products. It contributes a distinctive green, herbaceous note to food formulations.

CAS 9000-24-2View
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Gambir (uncaria Gambir Roxb.)

Flavoring

Gambir is a natural extract from the Uncaria gambir plant containing tannins and catechins, used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It imparts astringent and slightly bitter taste notes and has been traditionally used in beverages and confectionery.

CAS 8001-48-7View
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Gamma-decalactone

Flavoring

Gamma-decalactone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a fruity, peach-like aroma and is employed to enhance the sensory properties of various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 706-14-9View
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Gamma-dodecalactone

Flavoring

Gamma-dodecalactone is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, creamy, and coconut-like flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 2305-05-7View
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Gamma-heptalactone

Flavoring

Gamma-heptalactone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a coconut, fruity, or creamy taste and odor to various food and beverage applications.

CAS 105-21-5View
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Gamma-hexalactone

Flavoring

Gamma-hexalactone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, coconut-like sensory characteristics and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 695-06-7View
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Gamma-ionone

Flavoring

Gamma-ionone (CAS 79-76-5) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, floral, and woody aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 79-76-5View
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Gamma-octadecalactone

Flavoring

Gamma-octadecalactone (CAS 502-26-1) is a synthetic flavoring compound that belongs to the lactone chemical family. It is used in the food industry to impart creamy, buttery, and coconut-like flavor notes to various food products.

CAS 502-26-1View
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Gamma-terpinene

Flavoring

Gamma-terpinene is a naturally occurring terpene compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes citrus and spicy aromatic notes and is derived from essential oils of plants like cumin and marjoram.

CAS 99-85-4View
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Gamma-undecalactone

Flavoring

Gamma-undecalactone (CAS 104-67-6) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a characteristic peach-like or fruity aroma and taste to beverages, dairy products, and confectionery items.

CAS 104-67-6View
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Garlic

Flavoring

Garlic is a flavoring agent derived from the bulb of Allium sativum, a plant in the lily family. It is widely used in food products to provide characteristic savory and pungent flavors and has GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status with the FDA.

CAS 977001-81-2View

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