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

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Garlic, Oil (allium Sativum L.)

Flavoring

Garlic oil (CAS 8000-78-0) is a volatile essential oil extracted from garlic (Allium sativum L.) used as a natural flavoring agent in food products. It imparts concentrated garlic flavor to various foods and beverages without adding whole garlic solids.

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Gelatin

Flavoring

Gelatin is a protein derived from collagen found in animal bones, skin, and connective tissues. It functions as a thickener, stabilizer, and texturizing agent in a wide variety of food products, providing structure and improving texture while also serving multiple technical functions in food formulation.

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Gellan Gum

Stabilizer

Gellan gum is a polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation used as a stabilizer and thickener in food products. It creates gel-like textures and prevents ingredient separation in beverages, dairy products, and other foods.

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Gentian Root, Extract (gentiana Lutea L.)

Flavoring

Gentian root extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the Gentian lutea plant, commonly used to impart bitter flavors in beverages and food products. It has a long history of use in traditional herbal preparations and is utilized in the food industry primarily for its distinctive taste profile.

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Gentian, Stemless (gentiana Acaulis L.)

Flavoring

Gentian, Stemless is a plant-derived flavoring agent extracted from Gentiana acaulis L., a small alpine flowering plant. It is used in food and beverage formulations to provide bitter and herbal flavor notes, particularly in liqueurs, bitters, and flavored beverages.

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Geraniol

Flavoring

Geraniol is a naturally occurring alcohol compound found in essential oils of plants like roses and geraniums. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to provide fruity, floral, and rose-like taste and aroma profiles.

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Geranium (pelargonium Spp.)

Flavoring

Geranium (Pelargonium spp.) extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from geranium plants, primarily used to impart floral and aromatic notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food applications.

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Geranium Extract (pelargonium Spp.)

Flavoring

Geranium Extract is a flavoring agent derived from Pelargonium species plants, used to impart floral and fruity notes to food and beverage products. It functions as a natural flavoring adjuvant in the food industry.

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Geranium, East Indian, Oil (cymbopogon Martini Stapf.)

Flavoring

East Indian geranium oil (Cymbopogon martini Stapf.) is an essential oil derived from a tropical grass species, used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts rosy, herbaceous notes and is utilized in beverages, confections, and other flavored foods.

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Geranium, Oil (pelargonium Spp.)

Flavoring

Geranium oil is a natural essential oil extracted from pelargonium species plants, primarily used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts floral, rose-like notes and is employed to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in various food products.

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Geranium, Rose, Oil (pelargonium Graveolens L'her.)

Flavoring

Geranium Rose Oil is a natural essential oil derived from the pelargonium graveolens plant, used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It imparts a rose-like, floral aroma and taste to various food products.

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Geranyl 2-methylbutyrate

Flavoring

Geranyl 2-methylbutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It occurs naturally in some plants and is utilized in the food industry as a flavoring agent to enhance taste profiles in various consumer foods.

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Geranyl Acetate

Flavoring

Geranyl acetate is a naturally-derived flavoring compound with a floral, fruity aroma commonly found in essential oils. It is used in food and beverage products to provide pleasant taste and aromatic qualities.

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Geranyl Butyrate

Flavoring

Geranyl butyrate (CAS 106-29-6) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, floral, and rosy aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

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Geranyl Formate

Flavoring

Geranyl formate is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It provides fruity and floral aromatic notes and is employed to enhance or modify the sensory profile of various food applications.

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Geranyl Propionate

Flavoring

Geranyl propionate (CAS 105-90-8) is a synthetic flavoring compound that provides fruity, floral, and rose-like notes in food and beverage products. It is commonly used in small quantities to enhance the flavor profiles of beverages, confectionery, and processed foods.

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Geranyl Valerate

Flavoring

Geranyl valerate is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as an ester, composed of geraniol and valeric acid. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to impart fruity and floral notes to various food and beverage products.

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Ginger (zingiber Officinale Rosc.)

Flavoring

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is a natural flavoring agent derived from the rhizome of the ginger plant, widely used in food and beverages to impart characteristic spicy and warm flavors. It is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.

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Ginger, Extract (zingiber Officinale Rosc.)

Flavoring

Ginger extract (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is a concentrated flavoring derived from ginger root that provides the characteristic spicy, warm taste of ginger to food and beverage products. It is used as a flavoring agent and sensory adjuvant in a wide variety of foods and drinks.

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Ginger, Oil (zingiber Officinale Rosc.)

Flavoring

Ginger oil (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is an essential oil extracted from ginger rhizomes, used as a natural flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides characteristic warm, spicy notes and is derived from the same plant used in culinary and traditional applications.

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Ginger, Oleoresin (zingiber Officinale Rosc.)

Flavoring

Ginger oleoresin is a concentrated extract from ginger root (Zingiber officinale) that contains the plant's natural flavor compounds and essential oils. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages to impart characteristic ginger taste and aroma.

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Glucono-delta Lactone

Flavoring

Glucono-delta lactone (GDL) is a naturally occurring organic compound derived from glucose that functions as a leavening agent, pH control agent, and flavor enhancer in food products. It is widely used in baking, curing, and pickling applications due to its ability to slowly release acid and improve food texture and preservation.

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Glucose Isomerase From Bacillus Coagulans

Other

Glucose Isomerase From Bacillus Coagulans is an enzyme derived from the bacterium Bacillus coagulans that catalyzes the conversion of glucose to fructose. It is primarily used in the food industry to produce high-fructose corn syrup and other sweetening ingredients.

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Glucose Isomerase From Immobilized Arthrobacter Globiformis

Other

Glucose Isomerase from Immobilized Arthrobacter Globiformis is an enzyme preparation derived from the bacterium Arthrobacter globiformis that catalyzes the conversion of glucose to fructose. It is primarily used in the production of high-fructose corn syrup and other sweetener applications in the food industry.

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